After 32 years Joseph is Neverland Theatre's final production as part of our year-round musicals.

If this summer show goes well, we might do another show the following summer.


Be on the look out as Neverland founder, Andy Diskes, begins a new theatrical and video endeavors that might include opportunities for local adults and teens.


We chose Joseph because that was our FIRST production, our 100th production. We also produced it several more times. Also we had the honor to have our 'Neverland Children's Choir" perform with Donny Osmond for the summer of 1996 at The Colonial Theater in Boston.


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The children's Choir in our July production will be lucky to work with two coaches that also have special Joseph ties.


Bethany Vahn: toured the U.S. in a production of Joseph.

Meredith Hill: Who performed as a child with Donny Osmond that summer in 1996 as well as being involved with many Neverland Shows and camps with her sister, Elizabeth, in her youth for close to a decade.

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Here are a few more production team members:

*Producer / Director: Andy Diskes

*Musical Director: Laura Pawlyk

*Specialty Choreography: Mariana's Dancing Studio

*Show Pianist and Tech Week M.D. Assistant: Lynne Jackson

(We are flying Lynne back from California for two weeks to be a part of the show. We are holding a fundraiser to help raise funds for Lynne to return. Ask us about that.)


Soon we will post the credits of our wonderfully talented production team once we have a final list.


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AUDITIONS for

Adults, Teens and Children over 7

AUDITIONS:  

(Auditions for Adults, Teens and Children over 7. (And a few focused 6 year olds.)


We invite actors of all races/ethnicities, body types, gender, and physical ability to audition. We only have room on stage for so many people, but we welcome everyone to come and audition.


Final Round One Auditions:

Sunday, March 12:

6pm - 8:30pm


Auditions held at 38 Maple St., Middleton, MA

(Side entrance, up the stairs.


If you auditioned March 6 - 12: We will get back to you early in the week to release casting results for Route One Auditions.


Round Two Auditions:

Monday, March 13: 4pm - 6:15pm


Thursday, March 16: 4pm - 6:15pm


Auditions held at 38 Maple St., Middleton, MA

(Side entrance, up the stairs.


After this week's 2nd Round on Monday and Thursday, we will release those results. And will continue the process until our cast is full.


Make an Auditions Appt:

Audition Sign Up Link


Link to Audition Form

(You can print and fill out ahead of time or use one of our blank forms we will provide at the auditions.)


VIDEO AUDITIONS:

If you are away and are unable to come to auditions and not auditioning for a major role, you can send in a video audition. Please let us know before you do it so we know to expect it and email to neverlandtheatre@comcast.net .

Major roles should arrange to come in person. If you are unable to make the auditions dates and times, please email the director, Andy, to see if there will be more auditions.


NOTE: Although auditioning is great experience, if Children's Choir Cast, Adult Chorus and Non-Singing Roles want to bypass the Auditions, you can do that and just sign up to be in the show! 



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More Casting Info:

It is possible to cast females as brothers if they can act tough and "manly".


Narrator: It is possible that we may have cast a pair of Narrators to split the role to play off of each other.


It is possible that some roles will be double cast.

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PRODUCTION:

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

(Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice)


More info:

Show Dates: July 21 - 30, 2023 at Peabody's Black Box Theater.


We are doing The Megamix to be choreographed by Mariana's Dancing Studio!


Directed and Produced by Andrew Diskes. 


This is the finale of our 32nd year and the finale of the year-round Neverland Productions.

(If this production goes well, we may produce another musical next summer.)


This is our 260th production and Joseph was our FIRST production ever, our 100th production. Plus we have done it several more times!


We also were part of 'The Children's Choir' in 1996 when Donny Osmond performed the musical at the Colonial Theater in Boston, with 26 Neverland children participating all summer in performances.

So as you can see, Neverland loves JOSEPH!


We are working on the production team now and more info will be coming soon. Mariana's Dancing Studio will choreograph several numbers.


Thank you to several families that have been instrumental in this decision!


You can check out our ALBUMS on Neverland Theatre page to see a few past productions.


More info will be updated over the next week. 

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WHAT TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS: 


We feel that auditioning should be a positive experience where the auditioner feels appreciated that they took the time to prepare and come share their talents.

So we try to give you every opportunity to show us your stuff. So unless there is a line out the door, we will be happy to see any of the following: 


1. Please introduce yourself with a creative salutation and tell us a little bit about yourself and what you will be doing. Try to show off your sparkling personality!


2. Please prepare to sing one minute of a song you love to sing. All genres are encouraged and all voice types are welcome! (Memorization is encouraged but not mandatory.)


2. You can bring a prepare a second song, and if we have time, we are happy to hear it. The second song should show a different style/side of you than the first song.


(There will be no music accompaniment. 

You can bring your own background music to play on your phone or other device. You can also accompanying yourself on guitar or ukelele, etc, is OK also. There is a upright piano available. )


3. A short monologue / poem / story that shows off your acting skills, personality, accents and stage presence.


4. We welcome you to show us a little dance routine, musical instrument exceprt, juggling, magic trick or anything else you may have up your sleeve.


***If auditioning for a specific part, please prepare a song that character would sing.*** 


We look forward to seeing you soon!


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CASTING CATEGORIES:


Youth Choir: Ages 7 to 12 (can be older)

This ensemble of young performers pop in and out of the world and story of Joseph. They sing along and break the fourth wall of the musical. 


Brothers of Joseph: (can be played by females who have a lively persona.)


Wives / Egyptian Women


Teen/Adult Chorus: Would sing in the show only as support. Would be seated on stage. It would be OK if you used your music binder during the show.


Teen / Adult Non-Singing Roles:

Ishmalite / Guard / Camel / Crew Members in Costume  


Dancers other than wives/brothers:(Who Sing or Do not sing - but lip sync) in several specialty numbers


Specific Roles:


Narrator: A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with his/her words. In early productions this character was usually played by a man; later productions have featured a woman in the role. The Narrator sometimes doubles as various characters.


Jacob: The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognises the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel. Sometimes doubles as Potiphar or the Narrator.


Joseph: Eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams. In the end he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there.


Ishmaelites: Men of the desert, they buy Joseph as a slave, take him to Egypt, and sell him to Potiphar.


Potiphar: A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. Often played by the actor playing Jacob.


Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful but evil, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. Also plays one of the wives.


Baker: One of Pharaoh's servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Played by one of the brothers.


Butler: Another of Pharaoh's servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Played by one of the brothers.


Pharaoh: The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure. Sometimes played by one of the brothers.


Joseph's Eleven Brothers: 

Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "One More Angel in Heaven"


Simeon: Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Those Canaan Days"


Levi: Third son of Jacob.


Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Benjamin Calypso".


Dan: Fifth son of Jacob.


Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob.


Gad: Seventh son of Jacob.


Asher: Eighth son of Jacob.


Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob.


Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.


Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob. 


The Wives: The wives of Jacob. The actresses playing the wives also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.


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REHEARSAL INFO:

(Please check back every week or more as we refine the schedule.)


YOUTH CHOIR:

When:

Saturdays from 2pm - 6pm

(Younger choir members can leave at break time if they like until July.  

Break time is from 4pm - 4:30pm)


Rehearsals Begin: May 13

(If you have any conflicts please don't let that stop you from coming to auditions or emailing us. Also if most cast members will be away Mem. Day Weekend, we can not hold rehearsals that day.)


Where: Rehearsals at Mariana's Dancing Studio, 7 Market St., Ipswich, MA 


Saturdays starting in mid-April and Tech Week Rehearsals will be at Black Box Theater in Peabody.


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DANCERS: MEGAMIX / GO GO JOSEPH / ONE MORE ANGEL DANCE


When:

Saturdays from 2pm - 6pm


Rehearsals Begin: May 6


Where: Rehearsals at Mariana's Dancing Studio, 7 Market St., Ipswich, MA 


Saturdays starting in mid-April and Tech Week Rehearsals will be at Black Box Theater in Peabody.


More info: Everyone is welcome to be in the MEGAMIX DANCE who can come to Saturday rehearsals. (There will be different levels of dancing.) If you choose not to come to Saturday rehearsals, you can be in Megamix number but do simple hand choreography and help us vocally and not be the main dance.


ONE MORE ANGEL DANCERS can be brothers and wives who can come on Saturdays. If a few can't, they don't have to be in the main dance but can be singing and clapping along on stage maybe sitting on a haystack.


GO GO JOSEPH DANCERS: This can be made up of brothers/wives and others who are in ensemble who are available on Saturdays. If a few brothers/wives are unavailable some Saturdays, they don't have to be in the main dance. 


Note: The Youth Choir will be in all of these numbers and their parts will be rehearsed in their own rehearsal time in separate rehearsal room. 


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REHEARSAL START DATE INFO: 


(*Youth Choir begins Sat., May 6)


MONDAY and THURS INFO: 

Times: 6:30pm - 9:45pm


MON / THURS REHEARSAL FOR BROTHERS:

Mondays starting May 8 

Add Thursdays starting May 18


MON / THURS REHEARSAL FOR WIVES:

Mondays starting May 8 

Add Thursdays starting June 1

 

ADULT / OLDER TEEN CHORUS

(People who sing using music book near the piano, supporting the actors on stage.):

Mondays starting May 8  

Add Thursdays in late June or early July.


NON-SINGING ROLES:

Thursdays starting in June then twice a week starting in July. 


*(Please note that MEGAMIX / GO GO JOSEPH DANCE rehearsals begin May 13 if you choose to be in those dances.)


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REHEARSAL LOCATIONS:


MON / THURS LOCATIONS will be split up into two places: The Black Box Theater and the Middleton Senior Center. 


SATURDAYS will be at Mariana's Dancing Studio, 7 Market St., Ipswich


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MORE DETAILED INFO ABOUT ROLES:

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

JOSEPH: Male, Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and

charming. Vocally strong.


NARRATORS: Male or Female, Tenor or Soprano – The audience’s guides through the story. The narrators tell Joseph’s story with word and song. Can

command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong

singers with great energy.


PHARAOH: Male or Female, Baritone or Mezzo – Egypt’s ruler, considered a god

on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams.

Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence.

May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.


POTIPHAR: Male, Baritone – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian

capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong

character actor with a powerful speaking voice. May also be cast as a

member of the greater ensemble.


MRS. POTIPHAR: Female, Alto – Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph. May also be

cast as a member of the greater 


JACOB: Male, Baritone – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong

character actor who can sing and move well.



BUTLER: Male or Female, Tenor or Mezzo – Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome. May also

be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.


BAKER: Male or Female, Tenor or Mezzo – Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in

jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive

outcome. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.


JOSEPH’S BROTHERS: Male, Various Ranges – Jealous of Joseph being their

father’s favorite son. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes. Looking for performers with comedy ability, great expressions and body language and who sing and move well.


WIVES: Female, Various Ranges – The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes. Wives also can play Egyptian Women in Act 2.


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FINANCIAL INFO:

All funding for Neverland Theatre comes from show fees and ticket sales. A small portion comes from concessions, raffles, ads and fundraising.

The Joseph Production will cost approx. 

$17,000. 


Each Cast Member is responsible for the following:


*For Adults: $125 

(Add $25 if you plan to do the megamix on Saturdays with choreography from Mariana's Dancing Studio.)

(Averages out to approx. $1 an hour to be in the show!)


*For Ages 13 - 17: $200 

(Add $25 if you plan to do the megamix)

(Averages out to approx. $1.50 an hour to be in the show!)


*For Youth Choir (Ages 7 - 12):$275

(Averages to approx. $4 per hour)

(Cast members under 8 should have a chaperone present at rehearsals.)


For Adult/Older Teen Chorus / Non-Singing Roles: $100


Half of the Show Fee is due by April 1.

The Remainder is due by May 1.


All Show Fees are Non-Refundable.


PURCHASING TICKETS TO THE PRODUCTION: Although we don't have an official amount of tickets you have to purchase, we hope that each cast member can bring 10 audience members to the show, since the majority of the audience comes from the cast. 



We THANK YOU for your interest in helping to support Neverland Theatre!


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Ways to Turn in Your Show Fee or make a donation:


1. VENMO: @NeverlandTheatre30

(8832 is last 4 of phone # for verification)


2. PAYPAL:

neverlandtheatre@comcast.net


GENERAL PAYMENT LINK:

http://www.neverlandtheatre.com/general-payment/


MAIL A CHECK:

20 East St., Middleton, MA 01949

(Check made out to Neverland Theatre)


CONTACT US:

Email: neverlandtheatre@comcast.net

Text: 978 500-8832

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PRODUCTION TEAM:

We are still working out many details but here are a few definites:


Produced and Directed by

Andy Diskes


Musically Directed by

Laura Pawlyk


Specialty Choreography by

Mariana's Dancing Studio


Show Pianist and Musical Consultant:

Lynne Jackson, Long-time Neverland Musical Director 

(IF we can raise the funds to bring her from California to stay for two weeks. Fundraising Efforts will be announced soon.)


CHILDREN'S CHOIR ASSISTANTS:

Musical Coach: Bethany Vahn

Musical Staging Coach: (Coming soon)


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Link: Neverland Theatre FaceBook Page


You can also find us on Instagram.


ABOUT NEVERLAND THEATRE:

Neverland is in its 32nd year of producing year-round musical and non-musical theatrical productions on the North Shore of Boston.


We have produced 260 productions and have worked with over 5,000 local adults, teens and children from all over The North Shore.

Tickets are non-refundable.