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Cast of Characters

  • JOSEPH: Male - Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.

  • NARRATORS: Female - The audience’s guides through the story. The narrators tell Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singers with great energy.

  • JOSEPH’S BROTHERS: Male – Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Skilled dancers and singers.

  • BROTHER'S WIVES: Female – Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Skilled dancers and singers.

  • PHARAOH: Male or Female - Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind his/her dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence.

  • POTIPHAR: Male – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice.

  • MRS. POTIPHAR: Female -  Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph.  Seductive actress, not afraid to be in close proximity to Joseph and other male actors.

  • JACOB: Male – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor who can move well.

  • JACOB'S WIVES: Female - Wives of father Jacob. Character actor who can move well.

  • BUTLER: Male or Female - Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome.  

  • BAKER: Male or Female - Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive outcome. 

  • PHARAOH’S HANDMAIDENS / POTIPHAR’S ATTENDANTS: Skilled singers and dancers.

  • CANAAN AND EGYPT CAST: Sing and dance in multiple numbers throughout Joseph’s story.

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