Audition Information
Bremerton Community Theatre strives for diversity in all aspects of the theater. Theater artists wishing to join us in our mission to "promote, advance and encourage the art and education of the theatre; to cooperate with other educational and theatrical groups for the advancement of the theatre; to provide a mode of expression to anyone interested in any phase of the theatre; and to provide entertainment to the community" may join us at our forthcoming auditions as listed below. Please check back or join our Facebook Group for updates to this schedule.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and directed by Rana Teresa Tan. (excluding April 20th).
Jesus Christ Superstar lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Weber.
Directed by Rana Tan. To be performed Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm, Apr. 4 through May 4, 2025.
In Jesus Christ Superstar, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber take the last week of Jesus Christ's life and transform it into a rock opera spectacle. Seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the musical delves into the personal and political turmoil surrounding Jesus, blending rock with gospel, folk, and funk. With iconic songs like "Superstar" and "I Don't Know How to Love Him," the show captures the tension, fame, and ultimate betrayal that define this timeless story. It's a bold, energetic, and thought-provoking portrayal of one of history's most famous figures, wrapped in a dazzling musical package.
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, Jan. 5 & Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 from 6:30pm–8:30pm at Bremerton Community Theatre.
Please arrive before 6:30 PM to complete an audition form and be ready to start the audition process at 6:30 PM. Auditions will include a brief vocal audition of your choice, one minute or less in length in the Broadway musical style, followed by a brief dance audition, then singing vocal selections from the show as time allows. (This show will contain choreographed movement, and advanced dance experience is not required.) A pianist will be available during auditions as well as a Bluetooth speaker for playing recorded instrumental tracks; however, no acapella singing will be accepted.
The ensemble cast will play various roles and sing approximately half of the songs in the show, which is a sung-through rock opera without spoken word. Callbacks, if needed, will be held Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30PM by invitation only. Vocal rehearsals will be held approximately 3 days a week initially, and no Friday or weekend rehearsals with the exception of tech weekend are anticipated pending availability of cast and production staff. There will be no performance on Easter Sunday unless all cast members are available to perform on this date. Questions? Please email director Rana Tan.
If you are auditioning for the following roles, please be very familiar with the songs noted for each character at the time of auditions:
- Judas – Heaven on Their Minds
- Apostles, Jesus, Mary – What's the Buzz?
- Annas, Caiaphas – This Jesus Must Die
- Simon – Simon Zealotes
- Pilate – Pilate's Dream
- Mary, Jesus – Everything's Alright (Reprise)
- Mary – I Don't Know How to Love Him
- Jesus – Gethsemane
- Judas, Jesus, Peter, Annas, Caiaphas – The Arrest
- Herod – King Herod's Song
- Mary, Peter – Could We Start Again, Please?
- Judas, Soul Sisters, Angels – Superstar
CHARACTER, VOCAL TYPE, DESCRIPTION
Jesus Christ, Baritenor (A2–A♭4, falsetto to G5) – Title role, leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews."
Judas Iscariot, Tenor (B2–A4, falsetto E5) – One of Jesus' twelve apostles; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame.
Mary Magdalene, Mezzo-soprano (F3–E♭5) – A follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him.
Pontius Pilate, Baritenor (A2–B♭4) – Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.
Caiaphas, Bass (C♯2–F4) – High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.
Annas, Countertenor (G3–D5)* – Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. * Can also be sung by rock baritone.
Peter, Baritone (A2–G4) – One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself.
Simon Zealotes, Tenor (G3–B4) – One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.
King Herod, Baritone (B2–G4) – The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.
Priest 1, Baritone
Priest 2, Tenor
Priest 3, Baritone
Ensemble/Soul Girls, All vocal ranges – Large singing ensemble consisting of Lepers, Cured Lepers, Merchants, Apostles, Soldiers, Judas's Tormentors, Reporters, Temple Ladies and Soul Girls.
The following performance and audition dates are tentative and subject to change. Please check back often to confirm dates and times.
Gutenberg! The Musical! book, music, and lyrics by Scott Brown & Anthony King and directed by Chris Borer. To be performed Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm, May 16-25, 2025.
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, Feb. 9 & Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 from 6:30pm–8:30pm at Bremerton Community Theatre.
Suspect written by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham and directed by Kristi Ann Jacobson. To be performed Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm, June 6-29, 2025.
AUDITION DATE
Sunday, Apr. 6 & Monday, Apr. 7, 2025 from 6:30pm–8:30pm at Bremerton Community Theatre.