Narrator: Soprano with extended mix/belt range. Vibrant, energetic, charming performer, with a superior voice. Movement/dance experience needed. The narrator must be adept at both being the focal point and then “blending” into the scene. The narrator is onstage almost the entire show. Must be an animated storyteller. 

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Jacob: Father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. He may appear unfair and shallow, but he is also a prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel.

Joseph: Jacob’s favorite son. Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. Singer/actor. Honest and likable with good intent. Humble but proud and able to transition to the leader of a nation. Must believe in himself and his convictions. Vocal range‐high tenor.

Potiphar: A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household. When he grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, however, he throws Joseph into prison.

Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful and scheming, unsuccessfully tries to seduce Joseph. However, her dalliances do end up condemning him to prison. 

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Baker: One of Pharaoh's servants, in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death.

Butler: Another of Pharaoh's servants, also in prison with Joseph who again correctly interprets his dreams that he’ll be released. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph’s dream interpreting ability.

Pharaoh: The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure.

Joseph's Eleven Brothers: High energy & very active. Singers/dancers/actors. Need to be able to develop strong unique characters and sing harmony. Able to portray wide range of performance styles. Although acting usually as a group, they each have their own different personalities, talents, and flaws. Conniving, self-centered, and jealous of Joseph’s high aspirations and their father’s favoritism toward Joseph, they change their ways in the end.

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• Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Sings "Those Canaan Days"

• Simeon: Second son of Jacob. 

• Levi: Third son of Jacob. Sings “One More Angel”

• Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Sings "Benjamin Calypso"

• Dan: Fifth son of Jacob.

• Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob.

• Gad: Seventh son of Jacob.

• Asher: Eighth son of Jacob.

• Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob.

• Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.

• Benjamin: Twelfth son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.

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Wives: Female, Various Ranges – The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes. 

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Ensemble: Male and Female, Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story. 

Children's chorus: Open to ages 7-15. They share some of the singing, along with the Narrator, during the story-telling parts of the show.

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CHARLIE PRICE
Stage age 25-35. Tenor (C3 -B4). Leading Man. Privileged, but likeable – his father owns the shoe factory. He is handsome and loveable but there is a temper right under the skin. Must have strong, sustainable rock voice, strong movement, and strong acting.

 

LOLA/SIMON
Stage age 30-35. Tenor (C3-B4). An emotionally and physically challenging role that requires the soul of a Diva, a la Whitney Houston; must-have star presence and feel comfortable wearing everything from full glamour as a scene-stealing drag performer to nothing but boxing trunks; must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops; strong comedic actor.

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YOUNG CHARLIE
Stage age 10-12.. A young Charlie around 8-12 years old. Lost, quiet, reflective.

 

YOUNG SIMON
Stage age 10-12. Lola as an 8-12-year-old boy who already knows he’s destined to wear high heels. 

 

LAUREN
Stage age 20-30. Mezzo-Soprano (B3-F5). Beautiful, and quirky working-class girl who works in the shoe factory. Terribly funny and smart but who has had bad luck with men. Must have strong belt and strong comedic timing.

 

NICOLA
Stage age 20-30. Mezzo-Soprano (B3-F5). Charlie’s girlfriend since school. Sophisticated and stylish, she is a social climber, driven, and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Must have strong pop belt.

 

DON
Stage age 20-40. Baritone/Tenor (C3-F4, must have falsetto to D5 for finale). Lola’s nemesis. Burly, hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Has a menacing physicality. Must have strong acting and good comedic timing.

 

GEORGE
Stage age 30-50. Baritone (C3-F4). Factory manager trying to keep up traditions. Reserved and tightly wound.

 

THE ANGELS (6)
Stage age 20’s – 40’s. Baritones/Tenors (3 sing to C5 and 3 sing to A4). Drag performers from The Blue Angel Night Club who perform with Lola. Must be versatile singers and dancers with star presence and comfort performing in drag. Tumbling, Acro, or Trick work (IE: death drops) a plus.

 

TRISH
Stage age 30-40. Mezzo-Soprano (B3-D5). Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.

 

PAT
Stage age 20-40. Mezzo-Soprano (B3-F5). Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when she can. Must have strong pop/rock belt.

 

MR. PRICE 
Stage age 40’s-50’s. Baritone (B2-G4). Charlie’s father and owner of the shoe factory. Appears in opening and closing numbers/sequences as Mr. Price and may fill various other ensemble roles throughout the show.

 

HARRY 
Stage age 25-40. Tenor (E3-C4). A contemporary of Charlie’s, but opposite. Harry is successful, self-aware, confident and carefree. May fill various other ensemble roles throughout the show. Must have strong rock voice.

 

SIMON SR.

Stage age 30-50. Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of anger.

 

RICHARD BAILEY

stage age 30-50. Nicola’s boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. 

 

ENSEMBLE
20’s-50’s. Various ranges. The ensemble must be excellent pop/rock singers with good movement abilities to fill various roles throughout the show, including factory workers, pub patrons, fashion show attendants, etc.