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AMTC Committee

President – Laura TurnerVice President – Ron HawthorneSecretary – Julie FraserTreasurer – Greg LloydCommittee – Merrin Ross, Graham Dyer, Julia Armstrong,

Angelique Rioux, Leanne Girdlestone, Wendy Bilbey

Superstar Production TeamProducer / Director – Ron HawthorneAssistant Producer – Leanne GirdlestoneMusical Director – Mark McKinnonVocal Team – Merrin Ross, Graham DyerChoreographer – Sarah SmithStage Manager – Greg LloydSet Designs – Oli Gait, Peter ClarkCostume Designer - TBALighting – Ben Gibson & Everlight ProductionsSound – Brendan VitielloSpecial Effects – Matthew MacKenziePublicity – Wendy Bilbey

Superstar Key DatesRehearsals - November 2021• Wed 27th Oct – Sitzprobe• Mon 1st – Dress Rehearsal• Wed 3rd – Dress Rehearsal

Production Week• Mon 8th – Tech Rehearsal• Tue 9th – Full Dress Rehearsal• Wed 10th – Full Show Run

Show Week• Fri 12th – Evening Show• Sat 13th – Evening Show• Sun 14th – Afternoon Matinee• Fri 19th – Evening Show• Sat 20th – Evening Show• Sun 21st – Afternoon Show (followed by Bump Out)

Superstar Principal Roles

Character Voice type Description

Jesus Christ tenor (A2–G5) Title role, leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews."

Judas Iscariot tenor (D3–B5) One of Jesus' twelve apostles; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame.

Mary Magdalene mezzo-soprano (F3–E♭5) A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him.

Pontius Pilate baritone / tenor (A2–B♭4)Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.

Caiaphas bass (C♯2–F4) High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.

Annas countertenor (G2–D5)Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.

Peter baritone (A2–G4) One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself.

Simon Zealots tenor (G3–B4) One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.

King Herod baritone (C♯3–G4) The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.

Superstar Ensemble Roles• Males & Females required• Speaking and silent roles• Soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor baritone, bass• No age limitations, but all cast members must have a

believable stage age of young adult and up

Ensemble Roles• Lepers• Cured Lepers• Merchants• Apostles• Soldiers• Judas’ tormentors• Reporters• Temple ladies• Soul girls

Superstar SongsAct One

• Overture - Instrumental• Heaven on Their Minds – Judas• What's the Buzz – Apostles, Jesus, Mary• Strange Thing Mystifying – Jesus, Mary, Judas, Apostles• Everything's Alright – Mary, Women, Judas, Jesus, Apostles• This Jesus Must Die – Annas, Caiaphas, Apostles, Priests• Hosanna – Caiaphas, Jesus, Ensemble• Simon Zealotes – Simon, Ensemble• Poor Jerusalem – Jesus• Pilate's Dream – Pilate• The Temple – Ensemble, Jesus• Everything's Alright (Reprise) – Mary, Jesus• I Don't Know How to Love Him – Mary• Damned For All Time/Blood Money – Judas, Annas, Caiaphas, Priests

Superstar SongsAct Two

• The Last Supper – Apostles, Jesus, Judas• Gethsemane – Jesus• The Arrest – Judas, Jesus, Peter, Apostles, Ensemble, Annas, Caiaphas• Peter's Denial – Maid by the Fire, Peter, Soldier, Old Man, Mary• Pilate and Christ – Pilate, Annas, Jesus, Ensemble• King Herod's Song - Herod, *Ensemble• Could We Start Again Please? – Mary, Peter• Judas' Death – Judas, Annas, Caiaphas, Ensemble• Trial By Pilate/Thirty-Nine Lashes – Pilate, Caiaphas, Annas, Jesus, Ensemble• Superstar – Judas, Soul Sisters, Angels• The Crucifixion – Jesus, Ensemble• John 19:41 – Instrumental

Superstar OrchestraThis production will include a full orchestra, which may include any or all of the following:

• Electric guitar/acoustic guitar• Electric bass guitar• Piano/organ• Drums/percussion• Trumpet I, II• Trombone• French horn• Flute/piccolo• Flute/clarinet• Oboe• Bassoon• Violin I, II• Cello• Viola

Superstar Dancers

• Dance workshop auditions -• Sun 2nd May – 12 to 12:45pm, or• Sat 8th May – 12 to 12:45pm

• There will be a tap dance in the show

• If you wish to be a part of dance ensemble you will need to take part in the dance workshop auditions – please indicate this on the online audition form

• As a member of this tap dance group you may wish to be only in the tap item or you may wish to audition for ensemble or BVs as well – please indicate this preference on the online audition form

Superstar Pit Singers

• There will be a number of Pit Singers in the orchestra pit

• The precise number will depend upon the audition results and vocal arrangement requirements, as determined by the Music Director and Vocal Team

• Pit Singers who do not wish to be part of the performing ensemble should indicate this preference at their audition

Superstar Rehearsals

• First rehearsal – 31st May and then every Monday and Thursday thereafter

• Most rehearsals will be at the Nowra School of Arts or Annexe

• Closer to showtime we will move to the Nowra Showground building

• A rehearsal schedule will be published in a cast Facebook group

• You are expected to attend all rehearsals to which you are called

• Some extra rehearsals may be called on Sundays closer to show dates

Superstar AuditionsThis is what you have been waiting for …• Auditions will take place at the Nowra School of Arts

• Sunday 2nd May – 10:00am to 4:00pm• Saturday 8th May – 10:00am to 4:00pm• Sunday 9th May – 10:00am to 4:00pm• Call Backs (if needed) will be Sunday 16th and / or Monday

17th May

• You must provide am MP3 backing track on a thumb drive

• The maximum length of your audition should be 3 - 4 minutes

• You will need to prepare a song that shows your vocal range and ability, but not from Jesus Christ Superstar

• Judas needs to prepare a rock song that demonstrates the vocal range and power of your voice

• Jesus and Mary will need to prepare a song that demonstrates both range and dramatic ability

Superstar AuditionsHow to book an audition -

• Follow the link on the AMTC website, or Facebook page

• Complete the online audition form

• The audition form will be closed off Friday 30th April at 5pm

• You will be emailed or messaged your audition timeslot based on your preference indicated on the application form. The emails / messages will be rolled out progressively from tomorrow onwards, with first in, first served for available slots

• The audition form is broken into 30 minute slots. There will be 3 auditions available in each 30 minute slot. You may be any time in that 30 minutes

• Arrive at the School of Arts 15 minutes before your allocated time

• Please bring a passport sized photo of yourself, to be used by the audition panel during the casting process

Superstar Casting

• The audition panel will cast the show according to the talent demonstrated during the auditions

• There is no pre-determined casting preferences towards any individuals or groups

• The audition panel will be open to various styles or interpretations for any given role

• It is AMTC policy for all cast, crew and orchestra members to have a completed Working With Children Check within 4 weeks of the start of your involvement in the show.

Superstar Questions

• Question Time

Thank You … and good night.