Jesus Christ Superstar – Non-Union Position Available In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

• NON-UNION (BRIDGEPORT, CT)

CATEGORY

OTHER
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Bridgeport, CT
US
JOB DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
JESUS

CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Seeking non-union and local hires only. All roles are unpaid, volunteer opportunities.

Must be 16+ to audition. Link to sign-ups and information below.
Presented by Downtown Cabaret Theatre

Director:

Bradford Blake

Choreographer:

Olivia Rivera

Music Director:

Peter Randazzo

Production Dates:

September 12, 2025

• October 5th, 2025

Auditions:

Sunday, July 13, 2025

• Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Location:

Downtown Cabaret Theatre
263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
AUDITION

DETAILS & SIGN UPS BELOW

Seeking non-union and local hires only. All roles are unpaid, volunteer opportunities. Must be 16+ to audition. Link to sign-ups below.
Audition Schedule
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Auditions by appointment (Sign up below)
1:00 PM

• 3:00 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 3:00 PM
• 4:00 PM, if asked)
  4:30 PM
• 6:30 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 6:30PM
• 7:30 PM, if asked)
  Monday, July 14, 2025
  Auditions by appointment (Sign up below)
  6:30 PM
• 8:30 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 8:30 PM
• 9:30 PM, if asked)
  Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  Callbacks (by invitation only)
  6:30 PM
• 10:00 PM
  Callbacks will be singing only. Callback materials will be provided in advance via email. Please be prepared to stay the full time if called.
  signupgenius/go/20F0E49A9A822A2FF2-56741062-jesus#/
• Walk-ins wee, time permitting, but we strongly suggest signing up in advance.
• Additional Details
  Audition slots are 5 minutes.

Please sign up in advance.
Please prepare one of the following:
A 32-bar cut song from the show that best showcases your voice. (See character breakdowns below.)
OR
A 32-bar cut a song of your choice that best shows your vocal range and fits the style of the show
You must provide your own ed sheet music with your cut clearly marked. Please make sure the sheet music isanized and legible for the apanist.
Please bring or wear clothes/shoes you can move in; you may be asked to stay and dance during the scheduled callback slot following your audition.
Important Notes
Not everyone will be asked to dance.
Not everyone will be called back for vocals.
Being called back does not guarantee casting. Additionally, not being asked to dance or attend a callback does not mean you are not being considered.
Video Submissions
If you cannot attend in person, please submit a video meeting the audition criteria listed above by the deadline. Email your audition video or link, headshot, and resume to carlydtcab with the subject line:
[Your Name]

• JCS Submission

Deadline:

July 12, 2025

• We may still require an in-person audition or callback at a later date.

Please do not submit a video if you are not local or able to travel without stipend to Bridgeport, CT. Videos only accepted if unable to physically make the in-person call. Do not submit a video if you have any conflicts with the production dates.
Rehearsal Schedule

Sundays:

6-10PM

Weeknights:

6PM

• 10PM
  Week 1: Sunday, August 10
• Wednesday, August 13
  Week 2: Sunday, August 17
• Wednesday, August 20
  Week 3: Sunday, August 24
• Wednesday, August 27
  Week 4: Sunday, August 31
• Thursday, September 4
  NO

REHEARSAL

Monday, September 1

• Labor Day

Designer Run:

6 PM

• 10 PM Thursday, September 4

Tech Week :

September 7

• September 11

Tech Sunday:

12PM

• 10PM (HOLD)
  Monday

• Thursday:

  6PM

• 11PM

First Dress:

Wednesday, September 10

Final Dress:

Thursday, September 11
Performances

Opens:

September 12th

Closes:

October 5th

Fridays:

7:30 PM

Saturdays:

3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sundays:

3:30 PM

• Hold all Thursdays 7:30 PM for one special performance for sponsors.

Dates will be assigned and released TBD.
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Role Breakdowns
Downtown Cabaret Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value. We strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and ages to audition.
We encourage performers to audition for any role of interest. Genders are not listed intentionally—casting is open, but all performers must be able to sing the music in the published key (music will not be transposed).
Jesus Christ

• 20-35
• Rock Tenor (A2-G5)
  Leader of the disciples; struggles with the burden of leadership and fate.
  Judas Iscariot
• 20-40
• Rock Tenor (D3-D5)
  Apostolic betrayer; loyal but disillusioned by Jesus’s rise in fame.
  Mary Magdalene
• 20-35
• Mezzo-Soprano/Belter (F3-Eb5)
  Follower who falls in love with Jesus and struggles with that love.
  Pontius Pilate
• Mature Adult
• Rock Baritone (A2-B4)
  Roman governor caught in moral conflict over Jesus’s fate.
  Caiaphas
• Mature Adult
• Bass (C#2-F4)
  High priest and primary antagonist; views Jesus as a threat to order.
  Annas
• Mature Adult
• Tenor (G2-D5)
  Fellow priest and ally of Caiaphas; cunning and politically driven.
  Peter Simon
• 20-30
• Tenor (A2-G4)
  Disciple who denies Jesus three times.
  Simon Zealotes
• 20-30
• High Baritone (G3-B4)
  Radical apostle who urges Jesus to use force against Rome.
  King Herod
• Any Age
• Baritone (C#3-G4)
  Comic relief; flamboyant and sarcastic ruler who mocks Jesus.
  Ensemble
• (All ages from 16 and up)
• All Vocal Ranges
  Strong rock/pop singers and movers.

Will portray various roles including apostles, lepers, soul girls, merchants, soldiers, reporters, temple figures, and may understudy principal roles.
We appreciate your time, energy, and talent—and look forward to seeing you at auditions!
For questions, contact: carlydtcab

DURATION

Aug 10, 2025

• Oct 5, 2025
  SALARY
  $0.00
• $0.

00 per hour

AUDITION INFORMATION

W
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
WHEN
July 13, 2025 at 1:00PM
WHAT

TO PREPARE

Audition Schedule
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Auditions by appointment (Sign up below)
1:00 PM

• 3:00 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 3:00 PM
• 4:00 PM, if asked)
  4:30 PM
• 6:30 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 6:30PM
• 7:30 PM, if asked)
  Monday, July 14, 2025
  Auditions by appointment (Sign up below)
  6:30 PM
• 8:30 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 8:30 PM
• 9:30 PM, if asked)
  Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  Callbacks (by invitation only)
  6:30 PM
• 10:00 PM
  Callbacks will be singing only. Callback materials will be provided in advance via email. Please be prepared to stay the full time if called.
  signupgenius/go/20F0E49A9A822A2FF2-56741062-jesus#/
• Walk-ins wee, time permitting, but we strongly suggest signing up in advance.
• Additional Details
  Audition slots are 5 minutes.

Please sign up in advance.
Please prepare one of the following:
A 32-bar cut song from the show that best showcases your voice. (See character breakdowns below.)
OR
A 32-bar cut a song of your choice that best shows your vocal range and fits the style of the show
You must provide your own ed sheet music with your cut clearly marked. Please make sure the sheet music isanized and legible for the apanist.
Please bring or wear clothes/shoes you can move in; you may be asked to stay and dance during the scheduled callback slot following your audition.
Important Notes
Not everyone will be asked to dance.
Not everyone will be called back for vocals.
Being called back does not guarantee casting. Additionally, not being asked to dance or attend a callback does not mean you are not being considered.

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