JOSEPH’S COAT … Joseph (Joshua Reeb) sings about all the colors on his coat.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Archbold High School Vocal Music Department Presented “Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this past weekend.
The musical took place on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m., with a Sunday, March 24th showing taking place at 2:00 p.m.
“Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.
The musical follows preferred son Joseph and is told entirely through song with the help of main character Narrators.
After being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife.
While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The student actors delivered a captivating performance that left a lasting impression on the audience. Their dedication and professionalism were evident in their authentic portrayal of the story, which kept the audience engaged throughout the entire performance.
Overall, it was a remarkable experience that showcased the talent and hard work of the student actors.
