`AMAZING DREAMCOAT' LINED WITH PLEASURES : THE FACTS.Byline: Victoria Giraud Special to the Daily News The Cabrillo Music Theatre production of ``Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' through the weekend offers a musical bag of tricks to please just about any taste, from country to rock to Latin and classical. Most of all, it's just plain fun from start to finish. Based on the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors coat of many colors Jacob’s gift to Joseph; object of jealousy. [O.T.: Genesis 37:3] See : Jealousy , the musical humorously tells the tale of Joseph's triumph over adversity. Adding wit and insight throughout the play was the narrator NARRATOR. A pleader who draws narrs serviens narrator, a sergeant at law. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 37. Obsolete. , the vivacious and lovely voiced Angela Teek. In Canaan, Joseph's brothers Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery out of envy and hatred. [O.T.: Genesis 37:18–28] See : Conspiracy Joseph’s brothers resented him for Jacob’s love and gift. [O.T.: Genesis 37:4] See : Envy are jealous that he is their father's obvious favorite. The father's approval is made more evident by the beautiful, multicolored coat he gives Joseph. Enterprisingly, the brothers furtively fur·tive adj. 1. Characterized by stealth; surreptitious. 2. Expressive of hidden motives or purposes; shifty. See Synonyms at secret. sell Joseph as a slave to an Egyptian caravan. They musically lament to their father, Jacob - the comical Bill Clark - that Joseph is ``one more angel in heaven.'' The talented but innocent Joseph (charismatically played by David Burnham) quickly establishes himself in the household of a wealthy Egyptian. Poor Joseph, the Egyptian's sensual wife (the alluring Erin Appling) gets him in trouble. He's jailed, but his talent for reading dreams attracts the attention of the Pharaoh (a stimulating performance by David Engel) and Joseph rises to the top once again. Joseph's rambunctious brothers decide that their luck has turned sour since he left, and besides, there's a drought. The family travels to Egypt, and Joseph gets his chance at a little revenge. Unrecognized, he gives his brothers sacks of food but plants a golden goblet in the sack of brother Benjamin (the likable Kevin Carranza) and then accuses him of stealing it. Time has changed the brothers' character, and they unite in Benjamin's defense. Joseph forgives them and reveals himself for a happy ending. All of the elements of this production, expertly directed by Randy Brenner, come together wonderfully to create an evening of entertainment for the whole family. Sets were creatively colorful and unique; the costumes (Janet Webb, costumer) added to the mood. Production numbers (lively choreography by Adrea Gibbs), with their original contemporary touches like the use of sunglasses, berets and top hats, were full of humor, sparkle and high energy. All were in good voice, highlighted by the excellent, full-bodied voices of Teek, Burnham and Engel. The children's choir, on both sides of the stage during the performance, added their own special touch and consisted of Matthew Baker Matthew Baker or Matt Baker may refer to:
Others in the talented cast included Joseph's brothers, Reuben (Christopher Gilbert), Simeon (Engel), Levi (Ed LaBay), Napthali (David Barry For the American author and humorist, see . David Barry (born 30 April 1943) appeared in the LWT sitcom Please Sir and the spin-off series The Fenn Street Gang, as Frankie Abbott, the gum-chewing mother's boy who was convinced he was extremely tough. Jr.), Isaacher (Wil Shupe), Asher (Paul David Paul David, CC , GOQ , MD (December 25, 1919 – April 5, 1999) was a Canadian cardiologist, founder of the Montreal Heart Institute, and Senator. Born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Louis-Athanase David and Antonia Nantel, he received his Bachelor's degree from the Bartlett), Dan (Dan Shaw), Zebulun (Wentworth Miller Wentworth Earl Miller III (born June 2, 1972) is an English-born American Golden Globe nominated actor. He rose to stardom following his starring role in the Fox Network television series Prison Break. ), Gad (Scott Brodie) and Judah (Joseph Bearss). Potiphar, the wealthy Egyptian, was also played by Bearss. The Women's Ensemble added its own vivacity to the various production numbers and included Dorie Hamby, Alysa Rpsetti, Nissa Wright, Rebecca Gruett, Jana Kovalivker, Jayme Housh, Elise Levy and Appling. WHAT: ``Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the second musical theatre show written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and their first performed. The Likes of Us, written in 1965, was not performed until 2005. ,'' by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Noun 1. Andrew Lloyd Webber - English composer of many successful musicals (some in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice) (born in 1948) Baron Lloyd Webber of Sydmonton, Lloyd Webber . WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. WHERE: Probst Center for the Performing Arts, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. COST: $18-$28. INFORMATION: (805) 583-8700. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Danielle Zuziak, from left, Christina Lee, Danny Fabrega, David Burnham, Leah Ellen Mierop, Stephanie Lee and Jonathan Crockatt appear in ``Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'' |
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