JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
A global phenomenon that has captivated audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is the groundbreaking rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that reimagines the final days of Jesus through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. With a dazzling score that fuses 1970s rock, gospel, funk, and folk, this iconic musical blends high-octane choreography, contemporary language, and timeless themes of fame, faith, revolution, and betrayal. From its legendary debut to its continued resonance today, Superstar is a bold and electrifying theatrical experience that asks us to see a familiar story in a radically human way.
Presented by Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Director: Bradford Blake
Choreographer: Olivia Rivera
Music Director: Peter Randazzo
Production Dates: September 12, 2025 – October 5th, 2025
Auditions: Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Location:
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
AUDITION DETAILS & SIGN UPS BELOW
Seeking non-union and local hires only. All roles are unpaid, volunteer opportunities. Must be 16+ to audition. Link to sign-ups below.
Audition Schedule
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Auditions by appointment (Sign up below)
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, if asked)
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 6:30PM – 7:30 PM, if asked)
Monday, July 14, 2025
Auditions by appointment (Sign up below)
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Be prepared to stay for dance callback from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM, if asked)
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Callbacks (by invitation only)
- 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Callbacks will be singing only. Callback materials will be provided in advance via email. Please be prepared to stay the full time if called.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION APPOINTMENT HERE
***Walk-ins welcome, time permitting, but we strongly suggest signing up in advance.***
Additional Details
- Audition slots are 5 minutes. Please sign up in advance.
- Please prepare one of the following:
- A 32-bar cut song from the show that best showcases your voice. (See character breakdowns below.)
OR - A 32-bar cut a song of your choice that best shows your vocal range and fits the style of the show
- A 32-bar cut song from the show that best showcases your voice. (See character breakdowns below.)
- You must provide your own printed sheet music with your cut clearly marked. Please make sure the sheet music is organized and legible for the accompanist.
- Please bring or wear clothes/shoes you can move in; you may be asked to stay and dance during the scheduled callback slot following your audition.
Important Notes
- Not everyone will be asked to dance.
- Not everyone will be called back for vocals.
- Being called back does not guarantee casting. Additionally, not being asked to dance or attend a callback does not mean you are not being considered.
Video Submissions
If you cannot attend in person, please submit a video meeting the audition criteria listed above by the deadline. Email your audition video or link, headshot, and resume to carly@dtcab.com with the subject line:
[Your Name] – JCS Submission
Deadline: July 12, 2025
*We may still require an in-person audition or callback at a later date.
Rehearsal Schedule
Sundays: 6-10PM
Weeknights: 6PM – 10PM
Week 1: Sunday, August 10 – Wednesday, August 13
Week 2: Sunday, August 17 – Wednesday, August 20
Week 3: Sunday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 27
Week 4: Sunday, August 31 – Thursday, September 4
NO REHEARSAL Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Designer Run: 6 PM – 10 PM Thursday, September 4
Tech Week : September 7 – September 11
Tech Sunday: 12PM – 10PM (HOLD)
Monday – Thursday: 6PM – 11PM
First Dress: Wednesday, September 10
Final Dress: Thursday, September 11
Performances
Opens: September 12th
Closes: October 5th
Fridays: 7:30 PM
Saturdays: 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sundays: 3:30 PM
*Hold all Thursdays 7:30 PM for one special performance for sponsors. Dates will be assigned and released TBD.
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Role Breakdowns
Downtown Cabaret Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value. We strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and ages to audition.
We encourage performers to audition for any role of interest. Genders are not listed intentionally—casting is open, but all performers must be able to sing the music in the published key (music will not be transposed).
- Jesus Christ – 20–35 – Rock Tenor (A2–G5)
Leader of the disciples; struggles with the burden of leadership and fate. - Judas Iscariot – 20–40 – Rock Tenor (D3–D5)
Apostolic betrayer; loyal but disillusioned by Jesus’s rise in fame. - Mary Magdalene – 20–35 – Mezzo-Soprano/Belter (F3–Eb5)
Follower who falls in love with Jesus and struggles with that love. - Pontius Pilate – Mature Adult – Rock Baritone (A2–B4)
Roman governor caught in moral conflict over Jesus’s fate. - Caiaphas – Mature Adult – Bass (C#2–F4)
High priest and primary antagonist; views Jesus as a threat to order. - Annas – Mature Adult – Tenor (G2–D5)
Fellow priest and ally of Caiaphas; cunning and politically driven. - Peter Simon – 20–30 – Tenor (A2–G4)
Disciple who denies Jesus three times. - Simon Zealotes – 20–30 – High Baritone (G3–B4)
Radical apostle who urges Jesus to use force against Rome. - King Herod – Any Age – Baritone (C#3–G4)
Comic relief; flamboyant and sarcastic ruler who mocks Jesus. - Ensemble – (All ages from 16 and up) – All Vocal Ranges
Strong rock/pop singers and movers. Will portray various roles including apostles, lepers, soul girls, merchants, soldiers, reporters, temple figures, and may understudy principal roles.
We appreciate your time, energy, and talent—and look forward to seeing you at auditions!
For questions, contact: carly@dtcab.com