Show: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Theater: Facetime Theatre
Theater Website: https://www.facetimetheatre.org/
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Start date of auditions: 04/26/2026
We are excited to announce auditions for our September/October production of
Jesus Christ Superstar
Auditions:
Sunday, April 26 6:00-10:00
Wednesday, April 29 7:00-10:00
Callbacks + Dance Call (by invitation): Tuesday, May 5 6:30-9:30
Show Dates: September 25, 26, Oct 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:30pm; Sept 27 & Oct 4 at 3:00pm
Read through: Sunday, May 17 at 6:00pm
Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. You will not be called to every rehearsal.
Please prepare approximately 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that shows off your voice and ability to tell a story (Suggestions: American Idiot, Evita, Hair, Kinky Boots, Memphis, Once, Rent, Rock of Ages, School of Rock, Spring Awakening, The Wiz, Six, etc.). Please clearly mark all sheet music for the accompanist. Karaoke tracks are not accepted.
To audition, please email auditions.facetime@gmail.com with the following:
Your preferred audition date
Your preferred audition time frame, if you have one
A Photo or Headshot
Resume, if available
Age Requirement: Auditionees must be 16 years or older for all roles.
All roles are unpaid.
Director: Nicole Love
Music Director & Asst. Director: Joe Perry
Choreographer: Katie McGrier
Producer: Jessica Potts
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that reimagines the final days of Jesus of Nazareth through a contemporary lens, told largely from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. Set to an iconic 1970s rock score, the musical explores themes of faith, leadership, celebrity, political tension, and personal morality. The story follows the complex relationship between Jesus and Judas, the growing movement around Jesus, and the pressures that build as public expectation and internal conflict collide.
The production team is seeking a cast of performers diverse in body types, race, ethnicity, gender identity.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Jesus – Male presenting –(A2-G5) — A charismatic, emotionally expressive spiritual leader whose growing following places increasing pressure on their shoulders. Requires strong vocal stamina, the ability to convey vulnerability and inner conflict, and a powerful presence capable of inspiring others.
Judas – Any gender — (D3-D5) — A devoted disciple grappling with doubt, moral conflict, and disillusionment. Intense, passionate, and fiercely intelligent. Portrayal demands exceptional emotional nuance and a powerhouse voice capable of conveying both anger and anguish.
Mary Magdalene – Female presenting — (F3 – Eb5) — A compassionate, grounded companion of Jesus who offers emotional clarity and support amidst chaos. Requires warmth, sincerity, and the ability to express deep internal reflection. Vocally, this role needs a smooth, lyrical quality with strong emotional connection
Pilate – Any gender — (A2-B4) — A conflicted political leader navigating responsibility, public pressure, and personal conscience. Requires a performer capable of portraying gradual unraveling and moral struggle. Vocals should carry emotional depth and dramatic weight
Caiaphas – Any gender — (C#2-F4) — A commanding, calculated leader of religious authority who exudes calm, control, and strategic precision. Requires a grounded physicality and a voice with strong low resonance to convey weight and intimidation
Annas – Any gender — (G2-D5) — A sharp, strategic advisor and counterpart to Caiaphas, with a keen political mind and an edge of sly sophistication. Requires agility in both in vocal and emotional delivery.
Simon Zealotes – Any gender — (G3-B4) — A passionate and energetic member of the movement, urging bold action and radical commitment. Requires strong physical presence, high energy, and the ability to electrify an ensemble.
Peter – Any gender — (A2-G4) — A loyal follower whose faith is tested under pressure. Must convey earnest devotion, fear, remorse, and ultimately forgiveness. Warm vocal tone with the ability to shift from gentle support to emotional conflict
Herod – Any gender — (C#3-G4) — A flamboyant, larger-than-life political figure who uses humor, showmanship, and spectacle to mask cruelty and cynicism. Strong comedic timing and bold character choices essential. Preference to have the actor appear in drag
Mary, Mother of Christ – Female presenting — (F3 – Eb5) — A figure of deep compassion, resilience, and spiritual strength. Serves as a quiet but powerful emotional anchor within the story, offering unconditional love amid turmoil. Requires the ability to convey profound empathy, sorrow, and inner courage through subtle, grounded performance
