Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Kids Chorus Auditions!!!
What: WHS’s Fall Musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This year’s musical includes a Kids Chorus! We are looking for students
who love to sing to audition for a spot in the group.
Who: Westlake Students in Grades 3-8
When:
Auditions are:
Wednesday, September 4, from 4:00-7:00 (Grades 6-8)
Thursday, September 5, from 4:00-7:00 (Grades 3-5)
In the Performing Arts Center’s Multi Purpose room at Westlake High
School (next to the restrooms)
Rehearsal Dates:
Thursday evenings starting September11th and continuing through the
performance dates.
* Please note that Thursday Nov. 13 interferes with Westlake Family
Wellness Night. Rehearsal that that week will be rescheduled for the
evening of Wednesday, November 12.
Show Dates:
November 21 & 22 at 7pm, and November 23 at 2pm
Attendance Policy:
Students are required to be present for all rehearsals and performances.
On performance days, students are required to arrive at call time,
perform in every number that includes the Kids Chorus, and will be
dismissed after the Curtain Call.
One absence per student is permitted. Mrs. Smith must be notified of this
absence prior to rehearsal.
Audition Material:
Please follow this link
(http://www.westlake.k12.oh.us/School%20Publications/News%20Rele
ases/News%20Releases%202014-2015/joseph%202.mp4) to hear the
audition song being sung by a WHS student. There will be no piano
accompaniment for the audition; the student should sing the song just as
he or she hears it. Lyrics to the song can be found below:
Go, go, go Joseph you know what they say
Hang on now Joseph you'll make it some day
Sha la la Joseph you're doing fine
You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
Go, go, go Joseph you know what they say
Hang on now Joseph you'll make it some day
Sha la la Joseph you're doing fine
You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
Additional information:
 Auditions are on a first come, first served basis. Each audition should last
between 3-5 minutes.
 Students will be given a number when they arrive and will be asked to wait
until their number is called.
 We prefer for parents to wait outside of the audition room, but you may be
present if your child feels her or she will be more confident with you there.
 There will be a costume fee of $30. All costumes will be yours to keep. This
fee includes your costume, Joseph cast shirt, and your pay to play fees.
 Those accepted into the Kids Chorus will be notified ONLINE by Monday,
Sept. 8th. The schools WILL NOT have the lists.
 Being cast in Oz, does NOT guarantee a spot in this show, as this year’s Kids
Chorus is significantly smaller in number.
Synopsis of Joseph…
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in
this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy
blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous
brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which
his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by
Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar’s wife lads him in jail.
When news of Joseph’s gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh, Joseph is
well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers,
having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the fee of
the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their
integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the
sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles from countrywestern and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament
tale emerges both timely and timeless.
Questions? Please email the Kids Chorus Director, Mrs. Samantha Smith
smithsa@wlake.org