AUDITION INFORMATION

Click the links beside each character's name to access the audition track and music:

ALL auditioners (high school and older) will sing one of the following:

ALL MEN (Track | Sheet Music)

ALL WOMEN (Track | Sheet Music)

If you wish to be considered for one or more principal/featured roles, you may also prepare ONE of the following:

NARRATOR (Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: Mezzo/Soprano with strong mix

Character: The guide, storyteller, and emotional engine of the musical. Breaks the fourth wall and propels the story forward. Quick-witted, playful, sharp, and spunky, especially in interactions with the brothers. Requires strong vocal stamina, excellent diction, and the charisma to command nearly constant stage presence.

JOSEPH (Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: Tenor

Character: Idealistic, sincere, and optimistic even when wronged by his brothers. Must possess enough charisma to anchor the audience’s emotional journey from favored son to slave/prisoner to a powerful leader in Egypt.

PHARAOH (Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: High baritone/tenor

Character: An exuberant Elvis-style character who blends comedy with showmanship. Must be charismatic, playful, and comfortable interacting directly with the audience.

REUBEN (Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: High baritone/tenor

Character: The oldest brother and featured vocalist in “One More Angel in Heaven.” A natural storyteller who excels at earnest melodrama.

SIMEON (Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: Baritone

Character: The second-oldest brother, featured in “Those Canaan Days.” Requires strong comic timing, physical expressiveness, and the ability to exaggerate emotional extremes without sacrificing sincerity.

JUDAH (Track | Sheet Music)

Vocal range: Tenor or strong baritone

Character: The charismatic leader of the brothers and the featured performer in “Benjamin Calypso.” Needs stage presence, charm, and comfort leading an energetic number.

If you wish to audition for any other character (Jacob, Benjamin, Levi, Naphtali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulun, Gad, Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Butler, or Baker), you will only sing the ALL MEN or ALL WOMEN song.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR (Track | Sheet Music)

For 1st - 8th grade

Dance Call Breakdown

Dance Call with Counts

Dance Call with Music

Auditioning for an OCC production, or any production, can be a nerve-racking and scary experience. Here are a few tips to help with that process.

If you have never auditioned before, here is what to expect. You will arrive at the college and enter the lobby in front of the theater. There will be a table where you will sign in and fill out a couple of forms. Once that is completed, you will wait until your name is called.

Someone will walk you into the theater and introduce you to the audition committee (be prepared for a little small talk). You will head to the piano, which is on stage, and give the pianist your music. Once you are ready, let the audition committee know, and they will start the track for you. You will then head center stage and sing your song excerpt. You will next be asked to sing a scale with the piano to see your vocal range.

How to Prepare for the Audition:

• Practice, practice, practice! The words to your audition song should be memorized.
• Dress nicely. Make a great first impression.
• When you sing your song, be the character. Make choices.
• Learn as much as you can about the show story. Learn as much as you can about the character you are auditioning for. The Internet is truly a wealth of information when it comes to shows. Use it!
• Unfortunately, the nature of theater auditioning is disappointment. If you cannot handle disappointment, theater may not be for you. Multiple people audition for one part, but only one person will get that part. But if you are cast in a part, allow yourself to fall in love with your role.

1st Rehearsal: Monday, January 26, from 6:30-9:30 pm

All cast members should attend the first rehearsal. Each member of the cast will receive a rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. In addition, cast members will receive weekly updates on what specific scenes will be covered on each day that week via Virtual Callboard. Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. You may or may not be required to attend rehearsal every day each week. Additional individual or group rehearsals will be called as necessary.

We understand that cast members have families, jobs, school, and are also involved in other activities, so we try to be flexible. If you must miss a rehearsal for something important, we ask that you communicate that to the stage manager in advance. However, please be sure that you can attend most rehearsals so that the cast has time to work together. 

Do I have to have experience on stage to audition?

No! We welcome anyone who is interested in participating, even if you have never done a show before. 

What if I cannot make the audition dates?

Video auditions can be accepted, but please arrange those in advance. Your video must be submitted before auditions are completed.

Do I have to live in Olney to be in the show?

No! We love having people from different communities participate in our shows. We are always happy to see new faces.

Do I cold read at the audition?

Nope. Audition materials are posted in advance, and we expect you to come rehearsed and prepared with a character. 

Do I have to be memorized at the audition?

Memorization is not required, but please come prepared and having rehearsed. 

Where are auditions held?

Olney Central College at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center
305 N West Street
Olney, IL 62450 
Click here to see OCC Theater on the map 
Drive past the main building all the way to the east end of the campus. The theater is in the separate brick building next to the main building (the lobby is all windows). 

I heard that I get class credit for being in a show. Is this true?

It is! You get class credit for being in the cast and the crew. The tuition and fees for the class are waived.