How to Audition for
Jesus Christ Superstar
AUDITION TIMES AND INSTRUCTIONS
Auditions will be virtual and submitted through a vocal self-tape, due at 5:00pm on Friday, September 6th. Please fill out the audition form and upload one vocal audition self-tape. Please reach out to musket.prod@umich.edu if you have any challenges with completing this portion of the audition.
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FOR THE VOCAL AUDITION, YOU SING A MUSICAL THEATRE OR A POP/ROCK SONG OF YOUR CHOICE!
Plan to sing for approximately one minute or 32 bars. Be confident and have fun! ​Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the tape and share your name, year & school, and song choice.
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SHOW DESCRIPTION
Jesus Christ Superstar is a high-energy rock opera that reinterprets the final days of Jesus of Nazareth. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil and social unrest, the musical focuses on the human drama between Jesus and Judas Iscariot, whose doubts and ultimate betrayal drive the plot. With electrifying guitar riffs, anthemic melodies, and visually stunning performances, the show explores themes of fame, loyalty, and power in a revolutionary era.
CALLBACKS
Will be held in-person on Saturday, September 7th from 5pm-10pm and Sunday, September 8th from 9am-12pm in the Student Theatre Arts Complex (STAC). If you have a conflict with these dates please indicate that in the audition form.
WATCH YOUR E-MAIL FOR THE CALLBACK LIST
Expect to be notified about callbacks on the night of Friday, September 6th. It will include very clear instructions about callbacks.
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