ALBEMARLE — Under the banner of First Street Mission Productions, First Street United Methodist Church is set to present its first musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” in April.
The church will be holding auditions for the renowned rock opera on Jan. 5-7 at First Street United Methodist Church, at 509 First Street in Albemarle, according to Pastor David Talbert.
Auditions on Jan. 5 are scheduled from 3 p.m to 6 p.m., while auditions on Jan. 6 are from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Callbacks are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 7.
The company is seeking all actors ages 15 and up with various acting and singing levels for its roles in the play; those auditioning are advised to prepare a song to display their singing ability.
Anyone interested in auditioning for a role can contact Talbert at [email protected].
“We invite anyone in the area to come and be a part of the cast and crew of our first production, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” said Pastor David Talbert. “It’s going to be fun and meaningful and provide an opportunity to make new friends, show your talents, be supported and know that there’s a place for you.”
The performances of the play are set for April 17-19 at the First Street Mission following weeks of preparation and choreography for the beginning of rehearsals.
“Jesus Christ Superstar,” composed by Andrew Lloyd Weber with lyrics by Tim Rice, was originally released in 1970. Framed around the Gospel accounts in the New Testament of the Bible, the production interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters, containing a focus on the story of Judas.