NARRATOR - An actress with a strong rock singing voice (high best to E full range Mezzo) who is strong on comedy and moves well.
JOSEPH - Tenor. The eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him
into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over
the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets
Pharaoh's dreams. In the end he has risen to a great position of power, but he still
forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he
has accumulated there.
JACOB/POTIPHAR - An actor in his 50’s/60’s with an ability to sing. To play JACOB, JOSEPH’s father, and POTIPHAR, a Noel Coward type character.
The BROTHERS - There are eleven brothers. Must have strong singing voices and ability to dance. The show depends on contrasting characters of various shapes, nationalities and sizes. Selected brothers will feature in certain numbers.
“Song of the Kings” – PHAROAH
This featured role at the start of Act 2 requires a good actor/singer. Elvis
Presley impersonator who moves well.
“One More Angel in Heaven”
To sing Country and Western style.
“Benjamin Calypso”
To sing Harry Belafonte style.
“Canaan Days”
A strong comedy actor to sing Jacques Brel/Maurice Chevalier style.
“Go, Go Joseph”
Two brothers to play BUTLER and BAKER (Tenor Baritone). Contrasting
character parts; short/stout or tall/thin.
“The Apache”
One brother required to be an exceptionally strong dancer with strong
partnering ability (Adagio).
The WIVES - There are eleven women. Age range 18+ - 50s. Must be excellent all around dancers with good singing voices.
MRS. POTIPHAR - One wife to play Mrs Potiphar. A sultry vamp.
APACHE - One wife will feature in the Apache, so needs to be an excellent partner (Adagio).
CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHORUS - Fun, featured roles that appear throughout the show (ages 10-16).
Choir Girls—Sopranos (to High C)
Choir Boys—Mixed male ranges (Low A to High A, Basses down to E)