Jesus Christ Superstar

Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber
Book and Lyrics by Tim Rice

February 26 – March 22, 2025
Musical | Mainstage | Thursday – Saturday |

Jesus Christ Superstar will be directed by Anne Stewart Mark, choreographed by Jessica Pace, music directed by Jonathan McDonald, and stage managed by Caroline Cain.

With music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this rock opera tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus’s life from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. Judas begins to doubt that Jesus’s actions match his teachings—including his close friendship with Mary Magdalene. Torn between his doubts and his faith, Judas considers betraying his dearest friend to the enemies who want him dead.

Audition Info

Auditions will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Vocal auditions will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Dance auditions will be 4 – 5 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m.
  • Please sign up for Vocal auditions: Vocal Scheduling.
  • Please sign up for Dance auditions: Dance Scheduling.
• Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Sheet music is required. An accompanist will be provided.
• A current resume, headshot and sheet music are required. Prior to your audition, please download, complete and print the audition form to bring with you. 
• Auditions will be held in the Facilities and Arts Annex (far southeast corner of the parking lot) of Salt Lake Community College’s South City Campus, 1610 South 250 East, Salt Lake City, 84115. Parking is available at no charge in the southeast parking lot off 1700 South.

After Auditions

• Callbacks will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday, November 18, by invitation only.
• The show will run nightly at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays – Saturdays from February 27 – March 22, 2025, with a preview performance on Wednesday, February 26, and Saturday matinee performances at 2 p.m. on March 8 and March 15.
• Rehearsals will begin on January 11th and will be held (apart from tech week) Mondays – Fridays from 6 – 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See the audition form for more details.
• Performance pick-up rehearsals (if needed) will be held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, Wednesday, March 12, and Wednesday, March 19.

All hired actors are paid via a stipend. The Grand Theatre is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome all qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, color, gender, national origin or any other basis, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Background Check Notice:
As part of the new SLCC requirements, we will conduct a background check on all contracted individuals. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Please note: Marketing photos & video may be taken during auditions/callbacks.

Character Breakdown

Jesus 

• Male presenting
• Rock Tenor (A2-G5)
• Leader of the twelve Apostles, a man, called the “Son of God” and the “King of the Jews”.

Judas 

• Male presenting
• Rock Tenor (D3-D5)
• Arguably the antagonist of the show. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus’ fame.

Mary Magdalene 

• Female presenting
• Beautiful Belter (F3-D#5/Eb5
• A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him. The role requires an actress that can show grace, stability, weakness and compassion.

Pilate 

• Male presenting
• Rock Baritone (A2-B4)
• Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus’ crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.

King Herod

• Male presenting
• High Baritone (C3-G4)
• The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.

Peter

• Male presenting
• Tenor (G2-G4)
• One of Jesus’ twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus’ arrest to save himself.

Simon

• Male presenting
• High Baritone (G3-B4)
• One of Jesus’ twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.

Caiaphas 

• Male presenting
• Low Bass with Rocky Top (C2 (Low C) -F4)
• High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.

Annas

• Male presenting
• High Baritone (G2-D5)
• Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.

Ensemble (Male)

• Must be strong movers who have contemporary dance experience AND good rock / pop sounds.

Ensemble (Female)

• Must be strong movers who have contemporary dance experience and good rock / pop sounds.
• 3 Soul Girls will also come out of the ensemble

Swing (Male)

Swing (Female)

Creative Team

• Direction: Anne Stewart Mark
• Choreography: Jessica Pace
• Music Direction: Jonathan McDonald
• Stage Manager: Caroline Cain