Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Olathe West Theatre Olathe, Kansas

Characters

• Joseph Male, Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.
• Narrator Male or Female, Tenor or Soprano – The audience’s guide through the story. The narrator tells Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singer with great energy.
• Pharaoh Male or Female, Baritone or Mezzo – Elvis-like ruler of Egypt. Considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams. Full of energy and confidence. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.
• Potiphar Male or Female, Baritone or Mezzo – Elvis-like ruler of Egypt. Considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams. Full of energy and confidence. 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 ensemble.
• 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.
• Brothers Male, Various Ranges – Joseph's brothers. Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes. Note: female-identifying actors may be considered for this role if willing to play the role as a male.
• Wives Female, Various Ranges – The 11 wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.
• Ensemble Male and Female, Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story.
• Kids Chorus Boys and Girls, Various Ranges - Actors, singers, and dancers that are Ages 9-11