[bwayblonde21]

One of my friends who moved this summer to a different state is doing Joseph at school this year. She is going to be in eighth grade. I researched a little and told her that the girl parts were the Narrator, and two other women I forgot the names. Is the Narrator a soprano or mezzo and does she belt or sing "head voice"? Someone please help because I'm instant messaging her the result and she's not online that often.

[bwaybrunette21]

The vocal range is on the post above you. Haha.

She's a soprano.

But I don't know if she belts.

[Beagle On Stage]

The Narrator should definitely be able to do regular soprano (or at least one of them, if you're using more than one), but belting is an option that people in the role can choose to go with at some points, if they wish.

Honestly, I advise against being too belty as the Narrator. The role is much better played with a gorgeous voice and a great personality than as a power-belting superstar (just listen to Laurie Beechman's rendition going down the toilet, lol). Most of it is too high for most people to belt very well anyway.

The only other woman I can think of in the show is Mrs. Potiphar. But there's still plenty of opportunity for women. Women can dress as men and play a few of the brothers. At the director's discretion, other roles can be created that are quite fun, for example Mrs. Potiphar might have a few seductive maids who follow her around waiting on her, or Jacob might have an ancient wife or two to match himself. It's a very flexible show depending on the direction your production chooses to take.

[convict24601]

I agree with Beagle On Stage. The narrator can be belted but it wold take a rather mature voice.

Might I suggest for her a mixed belt? It's a blend of head and chest. I find it's very useful and can have a "headier" quality or "chestier" quality to it. Either way, they produce an effective sound simmilar to that of a belt only healthier.

[Beagle On Stage]

This is true. You certainly don't want to go too far the other way and end up playing it boring. It's a really touchy balance. The narrator is seriously hard to play. When you do it right, it really is praiseworthy.