AUDITION NOTICE

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s 

Jesus Christ Superstar​

Audition Dates:

• Friday, January 9, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

• Saturday, January 10, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Callbacks:

• Sunday, January 11, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Audition Location:

Norris Performing Arts Center

(Upper Rooms at the left entrance of the building)

25747 Jefferson Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562

 

Performances: April 3-19

Performance Location:

The Old Temecula Community Theater 

42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590

 

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Director: Joseph J. Arreola

Musical Director: Rachel Pfeifer Green

Assistant Director: Tanner Levasseur

Choreographer: Savannah Gibbs

Producer: Lena Sinclair

About the Show

Jesus Christ Superstar is the groundbreaking rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that reimagines the final days of Jesus Christ through a contemporary lens. Driven by an electrifying rock score, the show highlights the political and emotional struggles between Jesus, Judas, and the people around them. Known for its powerful vocals, dynamic ensemble work, and iconic music, Superstar remains one of the most influential pieces in modern musical theatre.

 

Audition Requirements

• Please bring a headshot and résumé.

• Prepare 16–32 bars of music in the style of the show.

• NO ACCOMPANIST will be provided. You will need to bring your own Karaoke/backing track on a personal device to link/ plug in to a speaker at auditions. 

• All roles are open and will be auditioned.

• Those invited to callbacks should be prepared to sing the most challenging sections of the roles they are pursuing.

 

Character Breakdown

All roles require strong rock/pop vocal ability with expressive storytelling and emotional depth.

 

Principal Roles

• Jesus Christ – Tenor; charismatic spiritual leader wrestling with the burden of his destiny.

• Judas Iscariot – Tenor; passionate, conflicted follower who questions Jesus’s direction.

• Mary Magdalene – Mezzo-soprano; compassionate supporter who provides emotional grounding.

• Pontius Pilate – Baritone; Roman governor torn between political duty and moral struggle.

• King Herod – Tenor; flamboyant, unpredictable ruler with a satirical edge.

• Caiaphas – Bass; powerful high priest advocating decisive action against Jesus.

• Annas – Tenor; Caiaphas’s sharp-tongued advisor.

• Simon Zealotes – Tenor; fiery activist urging Jesus toward revolution.

• Peter – Tenor; loyal but fearful disciple.

 

Ensemble Roles

• Apostles

• Priests

• Temple merchants

• Lepers

• Followers of Jesus

• Soldiers

• Dancers and featured vocalists

The ensemble is integral to the storytelling and features significant vocal and movement opportunities.