Melbourne, Florida Theatre, The Henegar, has announced they will be holding open auditions for performers.
Location: The Henegar Center; 625 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne FL 32901
Auditions are scheduled to be held early next year for their upcoming show, “Prince of Egypt.”
The Henegar Center in Melbourne, Florida is holding OPEN auditions for Prince of Egypt on January 4 and 5, with rehearsals running January 25 through March 5 and performances scheduled March 6–29. Auditions are open to vocalists, actors, and dancers ages sixteen and up, and booking an appointment is strongly encouraged for faster consideration.
In-person auditions receive priority, though performers traveling more than ninety miles may submit virtual materials by January 3. The production offers travel stipends, may provide housing, and can issue equity guest contracts when needed.
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Rehearsals take place Sunday through Thursday evenings, tech week is March 1–5, and additional performances may be added. Music, scenes, and choreography will be taught at auditions, and some performers may be called back the same night.
Auditions:
(Vocalists/Actors/Dancers)
- Sunday, January 4th (6pm-10pm)
- Monday, January 5th (5pm-10pm)
Rehearsal Dates: Jan 25th – March 5th
Rehearsals are generally Sunday through Thursday evenings 6:30pm-10:30pm
(Mandatory Tech Week: March 1st- 5th)
Performance Dates:
March 6th – March 29th (Friday- 8:00pm show, Saturday- 2:00pm & 8:00pm shows, Sunday- 2:00pm show) *
Available Roles:
MOSES
Male, Age: 20 to 40, Vocal Range: Bb2-A4
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 tenor with a thrilling voice and large range.
RAMSES
Male, Age: 20 to 40, Vocal Range: Bb2-G#
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.
YOCHEVED
Female, Age: 25-45, Vocal Range: G3-E5
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.
YOUNG MIRIAM
Female, Age: 8-13, Vocal Range: G3-C5
Moses’s Hebrew sister. Good singing voice.
TUYA
Female, Age: 30 to 55, Vocal Range: E5- G3
Queen of Egypt. 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.
SETI
Male, Age: 45 to 70, Vocal Range: B2-E4
The Pharaoh of Egypt. Commanding, carries himself with great dignity and authority. As a young man, he brought Egypt back from the brink of civil 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.
HOTEP
Male, Age: 40 to 65, Vocal Range: G#2-F4
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.
TZIPPORAH
Female, Age: 20 to 35, Vocal Range: Ab3-E5
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.
MIRIAM
Female, Age: 25 to 45, Vocal Range: G3-Eb5
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.
AARON
Male, Age: 20 to 35, Vocal Range B2-G4
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
NEFERTARI
Female, Age: 20 to 40, Vocal Range: B3-D5
Ramses’ 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.
JETHRO
Male, Age: 40 to 60 Vocal Range: A2-G4
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.
LEAH
Female, Age: 10 to 15, Vocal Range: B3-C#5
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.
KETURAH
Female, Age: 15 to 18, Vocal Range: B3-C#5
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.
ENSEMBLE
Singers and strong dancers familiar with modern and contemporary movement who portray Hebrew slaves, members of the Egyptian court, Priests, and Midianites. We will embrace a vast and diverse cast from all backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures.
In Person Auditions:
To secure a time slot for your audition, please email auditions@henegar.org with your SATB vocal part, preferred date and time, and performer headshot.
In person auditions will have first consideration of casting; however, performers traveling further than 90 miles from The Henegar may submit a virtual audition. If you would like to submit a virtual audition please submit a Headshot, Theatre Resume, a Vocal Selection from the show, and Dance Reel (if applicable) by Saturday, January 3rd. Please include if there are any specific roles you’d like to be considered for, if you would be willing to accept any other role, if you have any conflicts throughout the run, and if you would require housing if available.
To submit for open auditions or attend the open audition, see:
For a faster and more convenient experience, you are strongly encouraged to book a guaranteed audition appointment. Anyone auditioning without a scheduled appointment will be seen in the next available time slot. *NOTE* Walk-ups may experience a much longer wait time.
To secure a time slot for your audition, please email auditions@henegar.org with your SATB vocal part, preferred date and time, and performer headshot.
The Henegar Center for the Arts – 625 E New Haven Ave #119, Melbourne, FL 32901