Featuring a local cast, the Marion Palace Theatre will stage a Palace Production of internationally acclaimed musical/dance extravaganza Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for three performances, February 21, 22, 23, 2014.
The musical is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph. Joseph, blessed with dream-reading abilities, receives a rainbow-colored coat as a gift from his father. Joseph’s brothers are consumed with jealousy and abduct Joseph, destroy his coat, and sell him into slavery. Fortunately, Joseph is able to rise through the ranks of slavery and becomes the head of house of an Egyptian millionaire. When the millionaire’s wife’s advances land Joseph in jail, his ability to interpret the dreams of his fellow inmates gains the attention of Egypt’s Pharaoh (ironically depicted as Elvis). Soon, Joseph is called upon to save the entire nation!
Joseph is filled with a vibrant energy and combines a wide variety of musical styles- everything from rock to calypso to country western and is celebrated world-wide for its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music.
This Palace Production features local talent and is directed by Delaware resident and Palace veteran Greg Patterson.
Daniel Bradshaw, who recently appeared in the Palace Production of Harvey, stars in the title role with Danielle Knight and Keitha Voorheis as the Narrators, and Charles Groth as Pharaoh.
The cast also features Brad Bebout (Jacob), Scott Persinger (Potiphar), and Brad Belcher, Mike Cochran, Michael France, Brett Gleespen, Sam Gleespen, Matt Meade, Jacob Schlichting, Justin Schreck, Sarah Short, and Andy Watters (Joseph’s Brothers).
The female ensemble includes Amanda Zucker (Mrs. Potiphar), Becky Boles, Margie Bowmer, Emily Christman, Dianna Dailey, Sonja French, Stephanie Gayheart, Maddi Gleespen, Jillian Goulet, Courtney Hamilton, Rose Lopez, Paige Mosley, Madilyn Motes, Hanah Reiff, Sarah Short, Audrey Watkins and Jean Yake.
JOSEPH also features a chorus of 17 local children including; Marion County residents Josiah Boles (age 12), Janaiye Braddy (age 8), Alison Farson (age 10), Madisen Fredritz (age 11), Alea French (age 12), Olivia Kaufman (age 10), Phillip Lopez (age 12), Shannon Morey (age 5), Madisen Schenk (age 9), Brooklynn Short (age 8), Anna Songer (age 6), Ashley Watkins (age 10), JeNa Watters (age 10), Mikayla Welch (age 11) and Delaware County residents Reagan Poulton (age 11), Jia Radloff (age 10) and Clara Thompson (age 9).
The creative team for JOSEPH includes Gregory Patterson (Director), April Short (Asst. Director/Producer), Dee Ehrman (Musical Director), Kim Bradshaw (Choreographer), Amanda Zucker (Choreographer), Don Wolfe (Set Design), Susan Wenig (Costume Coordinator), Steve Beltz (Lighting & Sound), Barb Yaksic (Stage Manager), Rhonda Arnold (Asst. Stage Manager), and Brad Bebout (Production Consultant).
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation with additional partnerships from Marion Community Foundation’s Mary H. Hollaway Palace Theatre Fund and The Ohio Arts Council.
Tickets are $17-$22 for adults and $12 for children age 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the Marion Palace Theatre Box Office, 276 West Center Street, Marion, by calling (740) 383-2101, or online www.marionpalace.org. Box Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Information for all shows and tickets is also online at www.marionpalace.org.
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