Auditions
General Audition Information
Interested in performing on stage with Way Way Off-Broadway? Auditions are held prior to each show that WWOB produces, and is open for anyone to try out. Previous performing experience is not required, all we ask is that you are willing to dedicate the considerable time and effort it takes for rehearsals and performances, so that we can put on the very best show that we can. DISCLAIMER: With so many talented people auditioning for our shows, our Production Teams are faced with the difficult task of casting a show with the right people. Regardless of any previous conversations with, or comments from, members of the Production Team, everyone must participate in the audition process, and no one is assigned a role until auditions are complete. Occasionally, certain roles or productions will be assigned prior to or without holding open auditions; however, this will not occur unless specifically announced by WWOB.
The Audition Process
Your audition process will begin with you singing a song of your choosing with an accompanying track (played from your phone or USB device). For some productions you may also be asked to participate in a brief dance routine as part of your audition process (nothing will be too difficult and previous experience is not necessary). Typically, these initial auditions take place over two days.
For non-musical productions, a different audition process will be used. Typically, those interested in auditioning will read for the roles they are audition for at their initial audition, and may be asked to read additional roles by the audition team. A callback audition may also take place, as described below. Specific audition information will be listed in the show information below.
At the conclusion of the initial auditions, some auditionees will be asked to come back for a Callback Audition, where you may be assigned to sing songs or read lines from the actual show. Once callbacks are completed, the production team will cast the show. It’s worth noting that being asked to participate in callbacks does not guarantee a spot on the final cast list, and final casting decisions are ultimately the responsibility of the production’s director and company Artistic Director.
PLEASE NOTE: Auditionees may fill out and submit their audition form ahead of their audition by downloading the form HERE. Completed forms may be emailed to wwobtheatre@gmail.com.
Upcoming Auditions for
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
April 7 – 8, 2025
Registration 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Auditions 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You only need to attend one of these audition dates, however due to the different nature of this audition, you must arrive at the beginning of the registration time noted above, and should plan to stay the entire time.
Please note – the gender, age and vocal range indications refer to the CHARACTER, not the PERFORMER. Therefore, if an performer appears to be in the age range, can convincingly portray the gender of the character, and meet the vocal requirements of the character, they may be considered for a character regardless of their age or gender.
Character Breakdown
Moses
Playful, but with a soulful core. Ages throughout the show. He begins the show as a devil-may-care young man, a bit of a clown and playboy, secure in his privileged identity as a prince of Egypt. But after his devastating discovery that he was born a slave, he grows into the strong and compassionate leader of the Hebrew people. A high tenor (sings up to Bb) with a thrilling voice and large range.
Gender: Male
Ramses
A prince of Egypt, heir to the throne, who ages throughout the show. He loves his brother Moses, but is also quite competitive with him, since Moses’s winning personality continually puts him in the shade. His father expects a great deal from him as the future Pharaoh, and Ramses is wracked by self-doubt. Through trials of great pain over the course of the show, he ultimately becomes a great leader of the Egyptians. A strong tenor (sings up to G#), but with a well-developed lower range.
Gender: Male
Yocheved
Moses’s Hebrew mother. She sets her son afloat in a basket on the Nile in order to save him from the Egyptian soldiers. Rich alto voice, sings in Hebrew and English.
Gender: Female
Young Miriam
Moses’s Hebrew sister. Good singing voice.
Gender: Female
Age: 8 to 12
Tuya
Regal, wise, deeply loving. She always wanted another son after Ramses was born, and believes Moses was a gift from the gods. Over the course of the show she changes from being a vibrant, clever, and even playful woman to a broken creature devastated by the loss of her adopted son. Rich alto voice.
Gender: Female
Seti
The Pharaoh of Egypt. Commanding, carries himself with great dignity and authority. As a young man, he brought Egypt back from the brink ofcivil war. He is a great general and still leads his army into battle. He loves his sons deeply,but he loves Egypt more and everything he does is to protect and preserve his country.A low baritone/bass.
Gender: Male
Hotep
The High Priest of Egypt. Though pompous and self-important, he is deeply committed to the ancient gods of Egypt and above all fears the heresy of the one god which brought down the previous dynasty. His support is crucial to the well-being of the 18th Dynasty. He despises Moses for his lack of reverence and seeks to preserve the Egyptian hierarchy at all costs. Strong baritone.
Gender: Male
Tzipporah
A Midian princess, fiery and rebellious, who ages throughout the show. She is full of spirit and strength, and wants nothing more than for her people to be free. Deeply committed to her family, and eventually to her love for Moses. Must have a thrilling high belt, but also a well-developed and beautiful mix; must also dance well.
Gender: Female
Miriam
Moses’s Hebrew sister. Devout, unswerving, simple-hearted, optimistic. A prophetess. She believes in God and in Moses as the Deliverer and never wavers in her faith in both. Strong rich belt.
Gender: Female
Aaron
Moses’s Hebrew brother. Intellectual, sardonic, skeptical, funny. Aaron has reached an accommodation with his life as a slave; he makes a joke of everything to diminish the pain. Aaron is the last Hebrew to believe in Moses; when Moses returns to Egypt and confronts Ramses, asking him to let his people go, Aaron’s skepticism is borne out when the Hebrews’ labor is doubled. But when Aaron is finally won over, he becomes Moses’ most loyal follower. Tenor or high baritone.
Gender: Male
Nefertari
Ramses’s wife and his Queen of Egypt. Imperious and haughty. Scion of an ancient royal family, she is keenly aware of her position and her importance to the dynasty. She is supremely self-confident and looks down upon Ramses as a member of an upstart family. But at the end, her heart is broken by the death of her son and she reveals her humanity and love for Ramses. Strong rich belt, high alto.
Gender: Female
Jethro
The High Priest of Midian and Tzipporah’s father. A powerful, wise presence, exuding a joy of life and a deep empathy for others. Full of love and buoyancy, with a deep spiritual center. A high baritone (must sing up to G) with a strong warm voice.
Gender: Male
Leah
One of Tzipporah’s younger sisters. Feisty and willing to fight when threatened. Good-humored, she and Keturah think their older sister is a bit of a head case, and they happily welcome Moses into their tribe.
Gender: Female
Age: 12 to 14
Keturah
One of Tzipporah’s younger sisters. Feisty and willing to fight when threatened. Good-humored, she and Leah think their older sister is a bit of a head case, and they happily welcome Moses into their tribe.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 17
Ensemble
Singers and dancers who portray Hebrew slaves, members of the Egyptian court, Priests, and Midianites.
