Auditions: August 14 - 16
Performances: December 11 - 13
Ages 8 - 19
“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Appropriate for all audiences and groups, Joseph is performed hundreds of times a year by schools across North America, the U.K. and around the world.
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Co-Directors/Choreographers: Laura Roth and Stephanie Fox
Music Director: Lori Pagano
Stage Manager: Caroline Pillow
Ages 8 - 19
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Vocal Appointments:
Friday, August 14th from 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, August 15th from 10 am - 1 pm
Invited Dance Audition:
Sunday, August 16th
11 am - 12 pm: Ages 8 - 12
12 pm - 1 pm: Ages 13 - 19
Invited Callbacks:
Sunday, August 16th from 1 - 9 pm (a schedule will be provided)
VOCAL AUDITIONS:
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. Sheet music is preferred. No transpositions and no lead sheets. No a cappella singing. Please do not sing songs from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Backing tracks (karaoke) are not preferred but are allowed. We will provide the speaker and adapters/Bluetooth. Please bring your track on a device.
DANCE CALLBACKS:
A short dance combination will be taught. There are roles available for strong dancers as well as non-dancers. You will be notified at your vocal audition if we would like to see you at the dance call.
READ/SING CALLBACKS:
You will be notified at your vocal audition if we would like to have you read/sing.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR IN PERSON AUDITIONS?
Attending auditions in person is much preferred. However, if you are unavailable for any of the times listed, please follow these instructions.
Tapes will be accepted through August 7th. If you also need to send a virtual callback, you will be given that material on August 12th with a deadline of 8 pm on August 16th.
All vocal audition self-tapes should follow these guidelines:
- Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please do not sing from the show.
- Vocal backing tracks or live accompaniment are allowed. Do not sing a cappella.
- Please slate your name, age, and what you will be singing.
- Video auditions are accepted as UNLISTED YOUTUBE links or GOOGLE DRIVE links ONLY.
- Links need to be included in your audition form.
- GOOGLE DRIVE links must be shared with the following emails: lpagano@gcpastl.org, sfox@gcpastl.org, lroth@gcpastl.org
Some helpful self-tape hints:
- Early submissions are greatly appreciated and give us more time to spend on your video than those we receive at the deadline. - You do not need fancy equipment. Using a phone camera is more than sufficient.
- Film in landscape.
- Make sure your phone is stationary and level. A tripod is helpful, but not necessary. It is easy to make a stand for your phone out of household items.
- Choose a quiet, well-lit area with minimal distractions.
- Natural light and ring lights are great, but you can also enhance with lamps. We want to clearly see your facial features and expressions.
- You do not need to do a full-body frame unless your audition piece requires it. In most cases, an upper body frame is best.
- Practice before filming! Prepare for this audition as you would for an in-person audition. Practice your song for vocals and acting before ever setting up your equipment.
- If you are prepared ahead of filming, you should not need more than 3 takes. Do not over analyze details.
Be sure you’ve read all the audition details above and then to complete the Audition Form below to schedule an appointment or submit a video.
Stephanie Fox (Co-Director/Choreographer), originally from Oklahoma, graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Music: Music Theatre and continued her studies independently in New York at studios including Jen Waldman Studio, Kimberly Vaughn: Kimberly Vaughn Performance Studio, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. . As a proud member of Actors’ Equity (Stephanie Long) she has performed regionally, on National tour and in New York. Favorite credits include: National Tour: Junie B. Jones (May); Regional: Company (Amy), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), A Chorus Line (Diana and Maggie), Nunsense (Sr. Robert Anne), Godspell (Robin), Grease (Jan), Titanic (Alice Beane), Pump Boys and Dinettes (Rhetta), and White Christmas (Judy). In St. Louis, Stephanie has taught at COCA, STAGES, and choreographed for 8 years at Chaminade College Prep along with numerous professional choreography credits. Wednesday nights - we're back!
Laura Roth (Co-Director/Choreographer), a native of Jacksonville, IL, is a freelance dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in St. Louis, MO. Laura has performed with companies and collectives including Leverage Dance Theatre, Smashworks Dance, Common Thread Contemporary Ballet, and pH eXchange Dance Theatre, and she has had the pleasure of collaborating with Masterworks Chorale on multiple projects. She has performed in Dance St. Louis’ Spring to Dance, Kansas City Fringe Festival, City in Motion’s A Modern Night at the Folly, Dine on Dance, 60x60 St. Louis, Dancing in the Street and National Dance Week. In addition to teaching at GCPA, she has taught dance and musical theatre at STAGES, DaySpring School for the Arts, COCA, Vitality Ballet, and more. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a minor in Religious Studies. She is also a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
Lori Barrett-Pagano (Music Director) earned her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Washington University in St. Louis. She has been teaching voice for over 25 years – currently as an adjunct voice faculty at St. Louis University, privately out of her home, as well as voice and musical theatre classes at GCPA.
Lori enjoys singing numerous styles of music and has performed with musical theatre, operetta, and opera companies. Locally, she has performed with The MUNY, STAGES St. Louis, Union Avenue Opera, Echo Theatre, Spotlight Theatre, MainStage Musicals and SIUE Summer Showbiz. Regional credits include The Minnesota Opera, North Star Opera, Minneapolis Musical Theatre, Theatre in the Round, and The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company.
Her most enjoyable performing is to sing and dance around the house with her actor/singer husband, Paul, and her most precious stars, son, Xavier, and daughter, Kalia.
Caroline Pillow (Stage Manager) graduated with her Bachelor's of Music in Musical Theatre and a minor in Theatrical Directing from Oklahoma City University in 2024 and is now a professional actor, director, and teacher here in St. Louis. She has had the opportunity to direct with the Texas Shakespeare Festival, North Texas Performing Arts, The St. Louis Jewish Community Center, Memphis' Playhouse on the Square, and the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department. Recent acting credits include Footloose (Vi Moore), Cabaret (Fritzie/Kost/Dance Captain), Grease (Jan), and The Light in the Piazza (Margaret Johnson). Caroline gives her many thanks to Paul, Lori, and Stephanie for welcoming her to GCPA and trusting her with this opportunity. Lastly, she gives all her love to her wonderful partner, incredible family, and her precious cat Lion. carolinepillow.com @carolinecpillow
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Actors are not called to every rehearsal, only when needed. A detailed schedule will be provided.
No additional conflicts will be accepted after August 16th except for in cases of sickness/emergency.
We will consider reasonable, grade-impacting school conflicts that arise once school calendars are released. These will not be accepted during tech. We strongly encourage you to speak with choir directors, coaches, and other activity leaders now to gather as much information as possible about your fall commitments—especially those in December.
All actors have 2 unexcused absences they can use for things that pop up, but beyond that we ask you hold your availability as listed in your conflict section of the application.
YOUR CONFLICTS MUST BE UP-TO-DATE IN THE FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL.
Dates:
September 12 - December 13
Regular Rehearsals:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 9 pm
Saturday from 10 - 3 pm
Sundays 1 - 9 (Only as needed. We usually only use 4-5 Sundays)
Tech Rehearsals:
December 3rd, 4th from 4:30 - 10
December 5th from 10 am - 10 pm
December 6th from 10 am - 10 pm (When possible, we do a late start on Sunday).
Dress Rehearsals:
December 7 - 10, 4:30 - 10
Performances:
December 11 - 13
Strike Sunday, December 13
Strike is REQUIRED for all actors with no exceptions. Strike will begin after the final performance and actors are required to stay until strike is completed or 8 pm, whichever comes first.
There is no fee to audition.
In our ongoing commitment to making theater accessible to all, there is no fee to participate in Joseph. We believe every child should have the opportunity to participate, regardless of financial circumstance.
While participation remains completely free and casting will never be affected by donations, the actual cost to support one child in this production is approximately $300. If you are in a position to contribute, donations are gratefully accepted and will go directly toward helping us cover production costs like costumes, sets, and staffing. Thank you for helping us keep the magic of theater alive and inclusive for everyone!
COSTUMES
GCPA provides costumes. Actors may be asked to provide the following:
Female Characters – Skin colored tights. Skin colored leotard with invisible straps. Some option(s) out of: jazz shoes, character shoes, lace up boots, heeled tap shoes
Male Characters: – Black Pants, belt, and socks. White button-down dress shirt. White undershirt. Fitted undershorts. Some option(s) out of: black dress shoes, black jazz shoes, flat tap shoes, lace up boots.
All - Provide own make-up and hair products unless wigged.
Potentially provide every day items such as jeans.
Prices vary for base layer items and dance shoes. GCPA does provide options from wholesaler Revolution Dancewear for extremely competitive prices.
TICKETS
Ticket prices will range from $20 - $35 based on location in the theatre.
Tickets are sold through Metrotix and at the box office. When purchasing through Metrotix, fees may apply. There are no complimentary tickets.
TRIBUTES, BUSINESS ADS, T-SHIRTS AND JACKETS
All of the below are OPTIONAL.
GCPA provides a program (digital and printed) where you will have the option to purchase a tribute ad for your actor and/or a business ad. There are price points from $20 - $500, so something for everyone!
T-shirts will be available for $28 and hoodies for $45. Show shirts include a colorful design on the front, cast/crew list on the back and the YTC Cast Member badge on the shoulder.
Youth Theatre Company Members Only Jackets are available for $70
There is a company dinner between shows on Saturday with a suggested donation of $10.
EXTRAS:
Parent volunteers may ask for donations/ideas for our annual fundraiser, Raise the Curtain.
Parents often organize a cast party and director gifts, requesting a donation from cast. This is separate from GCPA and up to the cast to decide.
This production includes themes of sibling conflict, jealousy, betrayal, imprisonment, and famine. It also contains a comedic portrayal of Potiphar's Wife making romantic advances toward Joseph. There is a scene where the brothers aThese scenes are not explicit and is presented in a lighthearted, family-friendly style.
CASTING POLICIES
Audition Fees
Auditions are free.
Production fees apply only if cast and accepted.
Casting Philosophy
GCPA aims for a high-quality experience for every actor.
Limited roles mean not everyone can be cast.
No pre-casting; all actors must audition or schedule an alternate time.
Additional auditions may be held if no actor meets role requirements (e.g., vocal range, safety).
Audition Process
Cuts may be made to keep auditions efficient.
Not being called back means the production isn’t the right fit.
Actors are encouraged to audition for future productions.
Callbacks
Actors are informed if they are still under consideration.
Final decisions are communicated after callbacks.
Communication
Ensure your email and phone are correct on your form.
Do not contact GCPA about casting for two weeks unless another offer affects your participation. Updates will be provided honestly.
Casting Offers
Typically made within two weeks of auditions.
Must be accepted or declined within 24 hours; no response = declined.
Confidentiality
Do not share casting offers publicly until the cast list is posted.
Sharing with immediate family is allowed; wider sharing may rescind the offer.
Cast List
Posted only after all actors accept roles.
Not all casting occurs at the same time; declined roles may be offered to others.
Conflicts
New conflicts after the cast list may result in recasting.
If Not Cast
Actors are encouraged to audition again.
First-time GCPA auditioners who aren’t cast receive a $25 class credit. Email ablevins@gcpastl.org to claim.
Understudy Policy
Philosophy
Understudying provides valuable experience.
Not all roles are understudied; only when it fits both production and actor.
Structure
No double casting; one understudy per role, but may cover multiple characters.
Understudies are in the ensemble and may have featured roles.
Expectations
Trained to perform if the primary actor is unavailable.
Understudies do not have scheduled performances.
Rehearsals
Attendance at all rehearsals for covered roles is not required but encouraged.
Responsible for learning any missed blocking, music, or notes from the actor or stage manager.