Auditions
🌟Jesus Christ Superstar🌟
A thrilling, iconic rock opera that has captivated audiences for over 50 years.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber • Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Ellyn Essig
✨ Jesus Christ Superstar is coming… ✨
Do you see yourself center stage?
Audition Dates
Sunday Feb 1, 6–9 pm
Tuesday Feb 3, 7–10 pm
Saturday Feb 7th 11 am– 2 pm
🎶 8 singing slots per hour with a 20-minute group dance interval
Walk-ups are accepted, but registered auditioners receive priority.
👉 Audition Form Here
Callbacks (by request only)
Dance Callbacks
Sunday February 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM
📍 Progressive Dance Studio, Englewood, NJ
Singing Callbacks
Monday, February 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
All auditions will be held at the Players Guild of Leonia unless otherwise noted.
For questions, contact Ellyn Essig at [email protected].
Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Bring headshot/photo and resume. Bring sheet music in the correct key. 🎹 An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance. Actors must be 18+. Strong vocals and ability to move well are required.
Character Descriptions
Jesus of Nazareth: Male-presenting, late 20s–30s. (Tenor/High Baritone | A2–G5)
Judas Iscariot: Male-presenting, late 20s–30s. (Tenor/High Baritone | D3–D5)
Mary Magdalene: Female-presenting, 18–30.
(Mezzo-Soprano)
King Herod: Gender open. Highly theatrical. Ensemble until breakout.
Caiaphas: Male-presenting. High Priest.
(Bass | C2–F4)
Peter: Gender open, 20s. One of Jesus’ followers.
Pontius Pilate: Gender open.
Simon Zealots: Gender open. Also in Ensemble.
Annas: Gender open.
Priests / Apostles / Ensemble: Male & Female. Strong singers and dancers.
All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and genders unless otherwise stated.
📅 Show dates: May 8–23, 2026
🎭 Fridays & Saturdays – 8 PM | Sundays – 2 PM
The Players Guild of Leonia is committed to a diverse and inclusive theatre experience. PGL will cast any actor in any role when appropriate, without regard to race or ethnicity.
PLEASE NOTE: All performers cast in the production are required to become members of the Players Guild of Leonia.