Ramses
Gender Appearance
Male
Playing Age
18-39
Vocal Range
Bb2- A4 (High tenor but needs strong low presence too)
Overview of Role/Notes
A prince of Egypt, heir to the throne, who ages throughout the show. He loves his brother Moses, but is 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.
Audition Quick Overview
Principal audition required, attendance at the "First Footprints on the Sand" Ensemble gathering evening is preferred, but not essential
Audition requirements
Dialogue
Piece 1 - Page 76 - 77. Starting: "My wife can be a bit forceful at times" Ending: "It's impossible and you know it"
Piece 2 - Page 90 - 91. Starting: "Ramses is this true?" Ending "Everything is about me. I'm Pharaoh". (Without song)
Vocal
Piece 1 - No.9. Make It Right. Pages 87 - 90. Bars 71-101 (intro from bar 67)
Piece 2 - No.17. Always On Your Side. Pages 150-152. Bars 5 -37 AND Pages 153 -156. Bars 51-73 (with appropriate intros/lead in).
NB. All vocal pieces will be accompanied by a pianist in the audition
Movement
No requirement
Preparation Aid Tracks -
Make It Right. - Ramses Piece 1 - Guide Track
Preparation Aid Videos -
Make It Right. - Ramses Piece 1 - Guide Track
Please Note: The preparation aid videos are provided to help you learn the material at home to give you all the help you need to be at your best in the audition.
All these backing tracks are to help you learn, however a small number of them will also be used in the audition itself (see pdf pieces for details)
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How to sign up......
Expression of Interest form - Having looked through all the different material, and made your decision of how you would like to be involved, if you would like to audition please fill out the online form below and our team will be in touch to confirm your registration.
