Auditions and Rehearsals

MOORPARK COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS ANNOUNCES  

AUDITIONS FOR “JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR”

Moorpark, CA – The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming Summer 2024 production of the classic rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar.”   Auditions will be held on May 13^th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm and May 14^th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm with callbacks on May 15^th  from 6:00-10:00pm in the studio theatre, room PA-100, of the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus.  Anyone interested in auditioning prepare an up tempo show tune and bring 32 bars of sheet music (approximately 1 minute) and wear comfortable clothing for a Dance audition. An accompanist will be present for the audition. 

The global phenomenon, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage.  It is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot and has engaged audiences for more than 50 years. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.  The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” “Jesus Christ Superstar” continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.

““Jesus Christ Superstar” is a perfect musical for our summer theatre program that showcases the work of our student designers and presents an opportunity for incoming high school students to begin their journey at Moorpark College ,” said John Loprieno, Director and Theatre Arts faculty member.   “The opening lyric “My mind is clearer now…,” was first experienced by audiences in October of 1971.  And from that moment, this revolutionary musical has opened minds, engaged, and entertained audiences around the world.  I can’t wait to see what our students, returning and new, can do with this exciting and challenging material.  The studio Theatre will be rocking this summer!”  Anyone that is cast must enroll in the 3 unit Theatre Production: Performance class. 

“Jesus Christ Superstar”” will run July 18^th thru August 4^th with evening performances from Thursday to Saturday @ 8:00pm with Sunday matinees @ 2:00pm in the studio theatre at Moorpark College.  Tickets go on sale July 1^st and may be purchased through the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center Box Office at (805) 378-1485 or online at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac. For additional information regarding “Jesus Christ Superstar” or the Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department, please contact Director John Loprieno at (805) 378-1469 or jloprieno@vcccd.edu.  Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark, 93021.

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