sYNOPSISIn Egypt, tells of the modern version of the story of Moses from the book of Exodus in the old Testament. As a baby, his mother freed him from being murdered by the hands of Pharoah, into a palace of nobility by the Egyptians.
As Moses grows up through a series of dreams and situations, he soon realizes his call and purpose from the Lord, which leads him to free his people, the Hebrews, from Pharoah. Follow us down "in Egypt" as one will see this NEW musical production of the story from the bible, told like never before! One will enjoy the adventure, the journey, dance, and the story of faith, hope and testament with a new original Broadway rock/latin score! Auditions Call for IN EGYPT
Friday, August 24th 6pm-10pm (Adult Auditions) Saturday, August 25th 9am-10am (Children Auditions) 10am-1pm (Adult Auditions) AUDITION LOCATION: New Awakening UMC 8000 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO Call backs will be that day at 2:00pm Requirements for Auditions: 1. Sign up for an audition appointment by emailing [email protected] 2. Please have a resume/headshot to give to the production team. 3. Prepare a 16-32 bar piece from a musical theater (Rock or pop) OR Christian song. An accompanist is provided. REHEARSALS will begin in October one weekend per month. Thursday 7pm-10pm Friday 6pm-10pm Saturday 10am-3pm TECH WEEK & PERFORMANCES: Tech Week (Mandatory) Wednesday January 19th-24th Performance on January 25th at 3pm & 7pm All Rehearsals, Performances/Tech Week will be at: New Awakening UMC Church. casting |
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PRINCIPAL ROLES ($200.00 for the entire run)
MOSES, the protagonist (about late 30's or 40's) of the story who realizes the call of God on his life and frees his people to let them go. This role calls for a multiplicity of characteristics and someone who can hold their own on the stage. This is the leading role.
BITHIAH, an Egyptian Princess (40's -50's) who finds Moses. She becomes his older "sister". She is strong willed an confident in herself and tries to protect Moses from the truth.
MARIUM, Moses eager Hebrew sister (20's-40's) who is wanting him to know his truth. She has attitude, but energy and spunk!
RAMSES, the antagonist of the story (early/late 40s or early 50's) He is Moses "noble Egyptian" brother but then when the table turns, he does not want to let the Hebrews go. He is strong willed and has a short temper!
AARON, Marium and Moses brother. (30s to 40's) He is the oldest. However, he is very sarcastic and a realistic thinker. He is straight to the point. This role is for someone with comedic timing.
ZIPPORAH, Moses wife (20's to 40's) who he meets in Midian. She is very confident and a nice woman. At first when meeting Moses, she is very reserved, but as time goes on she realizes who he is to be in God and supports him every step of the way.
OLD MAN YADAHO, is the Hebrew's community oldest man (40'S to 60's) who has a lot of wisdom. He is a funny old man, but loves the Lord and knows about the past of Moses. He works with Aaron in the factory.
JOCHEBED, Moses mother who saves him from Pharoah's army of killing the Hebrew boys. (Ages 30 to 40)
NOAM, (Know-aim) is a lead singer for the Hebrew ensemble, who helps tell the story of Moses. This must be a strong singer. (Ages 20 to 40)
EDEN, is a lead female singer for the Hebrew ensemble, who helps tell the story of Moses. This must be a strong singer. (Ages 20 to 40)
SUPPORTING ROLES BELOW WILL RECIEVE $100.00
JETHRO, Zipporah's father (50's to 60's)
JESSICA, Jethro's daughter who is boy crazy. This role will also play as ensemble of the Hebrews/Egyptians. (Ages 16- late 20s)
HELENA, Jethro's daughter who is one under Zipporah and wants to be in charge. This role will also play as ensemble of the Hebrews/Egyptians. (Ages 16- late 20s)
DANIELLE, Jethro's daughter who tries to be the voice of reason. This role will also play as ensemble of the Hebrews/Egyptians. (Ages 20 to early 30s)
PHAROAH, Ramses and Bithiah's father and ruler of Egypt. This role will be double cast with Jethro . This role will also plays as ensemble of the Hebrews/Egyptians. (50'S and 60's)
THE ROBBER, the man who tries to rob Zipporah of her fathers land. This role will be double cast with the Tribett. (Age 30s to 60s)
TRIBETT, Commander of the soldiers of Egypt and makes sure that the Hebrews are doing their job. He is mean and hard on all. This is double cast with The Robber role and ensemble. (Ages 30s tp 60)
CHILDREN ROLES: ($50.00)
YOUNG MARIUM, Moses sister at an "youthful/young age". About 8 to 12 years old. She is brave but wants the best for her brother.
SYDNEY, Jethro's youngest daughter who is curious about everything and the world. She plays cute, but nosey with an attitude. This role will also plays as ensemble of the Hebrews/Egyptians. This role can be doubled with Young Marium.
YOUNG AARON, Moses older brother at a young age. He's very curious, yet innocent.
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