JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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MUSKET uses identity-conscious casting and does not cast based on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, or body type. The genders below with each character are how they were referred to in the script, and do not necessarily depict who will play the role.
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Jesus
​Beloved leader of the twelve Apostles, a man, called the "Son of God." Torn between his desire to live, and his desire to save lives.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal Range: Rock Tenor, Bb2 - G5
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Judas
Jesus’ right hand. A natural leader and activist concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus' fame and religious delusions.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: Rock Tenor, D3 - D5 / Mezzo, G3 - F5
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Mary Magdalene
Jesus’ anchor and the heart of the movement. A compassionate and tactful communicator who struggles to keep Jesus and his followers grounded.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: High Alto / CounterTenor, G#3 - D5
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Pilate
Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus' crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream. Reluctant to condemn a man to death, but beholden to his governmental responsibilities.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: High Rock Baritone, Bb2 - Bb4 / Alto, Bb3 - Bb4
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King Herod
The eccentric King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: Baritone, C#3 - E4 / Mezzo, A3 - E5
Peter
One of Jesus' twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. He believes he is willing to die for Jesus’ cause.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: Baritone, A2 - G4 / Alto, A3 - D5
Simon
One of Jesus' twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. He is a fighter, a passionate orator, and in many cases quick to instigate.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: Tenor / Alto, G3 - Bb4
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Caiaphas
High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to his nation and his people. The uprising must be silenced, and Caiaphas would much rather do it his way over the Roman way.
Gender: Male presenting
Vocal Range: Low Bass with Rocky Baritone Notes, E2 - F4
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Annas
Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas.
Gender: Open to all gender identities
Vocal Ranges: CounterTenor / Alto, G3 - D5
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Ensemble
Strong movers who can pick up contemporary dance choreography and have good rock / pop sounds.
*Ensemble members will not be based on gender identity or necessarily follow “traditional” getypes.