Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
One thing you can always expect with Good Company Players is a great evening of theatre, and Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre’s produc- tion of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat does not disappoint. Having seen this production about a dozen times made me slightly weary of what was to come, because this is one of those shows that can either really excel or fall flat on its face. But this pro- duction was by far a success. The acting and singing, the direction, and all of the technical qualities made this production of “Joseph,” a must see for all theatre fans, or anyone looking for a great night out.
Starting straight from the beginning, you can already tell this will be a great performance, when the Narrator, played by Heather Price, introduces us to the story and Joseph, played by Quentin Sanford. Both Price and Sanford gave pitch-perfect performances in terms of acting and singing. With Sanford’s big Broadway boom, and Price’s beautiful Soprano, the two lead a phenomenal cast of performers. This show is such an ensemble piece, and I was amazed by all the talent I saw in this production. The wives gave great performances, but I was specifically impressed with the male ensemble. They all blended so well together, with such strength in sound, and there were some really great moments of jealousy played between the brothers and Joseph. Another highlight of this show is all the cameo appearances, with vari- ous musical styles; from Elvis to Jamaican Calypso. Brian Pucheu was a stand-out, as an Elvis-like Pharaoh, who gave a great cabaret type performance that I hadn’t seen before, but thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, I give compliments to the director; Fred Bologna, for such a spot-on vision. He really knew where he was going with this, and it showed.
The technical aspects of the show were great, from lighting design to sound design. And I thought both worked well in this space, with minimal to no mistakes. The costumes, designed by Ginger Kay Lewis-Reed, were great. I loved all of the colors, and styles used for specific numbers. Even though the brothers’ pants looked like soiled diapers, they seemed to be historically accu- rate, and I give kudos to her. But my favorite was the set, designed by David Pierce. Anything that moves is always stunning to look at, and that is the case with the revolving set and opening doors in this production.
The technical and the artistic blended seamlessly together to create a fantastic production that anyone at any age will enjoy, and will leave you humming memorable tunes all the way home. The show runs through July 18th, and this is one show that you don’t want to miss!
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