Audition

If you are unable to attend auditions in-person, you may submit a virtual audition by emailing casting@greenvilletheatre.org. We will then provide you with detailed instructions for your virtual audition. 

Subject line: Jesus Christ Superstar Virtual Audition, [Insert Your Name] 

Please indicate the following in the body of your email:

I am seeking instructions to submit a virtual audition for Jesus Christ Superstar in concert at Mauldin Theatre Company / Greenville Theatre. Then state the area for your local housing during the duration of the contract.

Virtual auditions must be submitted by Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6pm for consideration.

 
PREPARATION

Please prepare 1 song of your own choosing (32 bar cut or 90 seconds in length) in the style of the show. Actors are allowed and welcome to sing a song from the show. 

BlueTooth speakers will NOT be available. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in your key for the audition. Please also bring your audition book, or 1 back-up song in case the creative team would like to hear further material. 

Please bring a hard copy of your headshot (picture) and resume, stapled together back to back. If you do not have a professional headshot, please provide the creative team with a current photo. 

CALLBACKS 

There will be no callbacks for this production at this time.

AUDITION LOCATION/ CHECK-IN INFORMATION

Audition Location:

Mauldin Cultural Center

101 East Butler Road

Mauldin, SC 29662

Meeting Room, located in front of the building, opposite the Auditorium. Auditions will be in progress so please do not come directly into the room upon arrival. You will need to check-in first.

Parking: 

Parking is always free at Mauldin Cultural Center, and is located in front of the building. 

Check-in: 

Please look for directional signage in the hallway to direct you to check-in. A monitor will be there to verify your name and audition time. You may wait in the Greenroom until the monitor lets you know it is your time to head to the meeting room for your audition. Restrooms are available in our lobby for usage. 

Jesus Christ Superstar

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: Tim Rice

Director/Choreographer: Kristofer Parker

Music Director: Janice Wright

*There will be no rehearsals during the holidays between December 17 – January 2*

**We are willing to accommodate actor schedules during December shows**

First Rehearsal: Monday, December 7, 2026 (limited schedule pending conflicts)

Tech at MTC: Saturday, January 9 & Sunday, January 10 (1-10pm – dinner provided) with Monday, January 11 – Thursday, January 14, 2027

Performances at MTC: Friday, January 15 – Saturday, January 16, 2027

Dry Tech at GT (no actors): Sunday, January 17, 2027

Tech week at GT: Monday, January 18 – Thursday, January 21, 2027

Performances at GT: Friday, January 22 – Saturday, January 23, 2027

Please note that the roles of Jesus of Nazareth and Judas Iscariot have been cast. All other roles are open and available. We are looking for a diverse company of performers. 

Mary Magdelene: Female identifying, range F3-D#5/Eb5. She is Jesus’ most intimate confidante, a reformed prostitute whose unwavering devotion evolves into unspoken romantic love, offering emotional sanctuary amid chaos and representing themes of redemption and unconditional acceptance.

Peter: Male identifying, range G2-G4. He is Jesus’ impulsive right-hand apostle, a baritone Everyman whose bravado crumbles into cowardice, symbolizing the frailty of human commitment and the pain of denial.

Simon Zealotes: Male identifying, range G3-B4. He is a fiery tenor apostle and revolutionary zealot who idealizes Jesus as a political liberator, urging violent uprising against Rome in a high-energy number that showcases the movement’s militant fringe.

Caiaphas: Male identifying, range C2 (low C)-F4. He is the high priest of Sanhedrin, a commanding bass-baritone who prioritizes institutional stability over spiritual truth, viewing Jesus as a blasphemous threat that could provoke Roman annihilation of Jewish autonomy.

King Herod: Male identifying, range C3-G4. He is a frivolous and witty ruler unimpressed with Jesus. He taunts and teases Jesus, demanding that he perform trivial miracles to prove his identity. 

Pontius Pilot: Male identifying, range A2-B4. He is the conflicted Roman prefect of Judea, a baritone figure of reluctant authority who embodies imperial detachment and moral cowardice, haunted by prophetic dreams that foreshadow his infamous role in Jesus’ fate.

Annas: Male identifying, range G2-D5. He is a major advisor to the head priest and is disturbed by Jesus’ growing popularity. He is dedicated to the priesthood and sees the wellbeing of his people as his responsibility.

Ensemble: Any gender expression, all vocal ranges. They play the nine ensemble-apostle roles (Judas, Peter & Simon are featured soloists), Jesus’ followers, high priests, the public condemning Jesus, and other incidental characters (lepers/beggars, characters in the temple, etc).

DETAILS

This production will typically rehearse Monday-Friday 7pm-10:30pm, with Saturdays off, and Sunday rehearsals from 1pm-6pm. For tech week at MTC, we will be utilizing both Saturday, January 9th and Sunday, January 10th. All actors must be available for all tech week(s) and performances in order to participate in this show.