RTC Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
By: Gabrielle Sierra Jul. 28, 2011
Summer programs are underway at RTC, a diverse offering for kids (and the young at heart) of all ages.
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by BrIan McDonald
CAST
Even Bell, Matt Berg, Ryan Brodsky, Samantha Corbett, Devin Dornbos, Chelsea Glasner, Victoria Glasner, James Graham, Natalie Graham, Rebecca Graham, Franklin Hansen, Parker Harris, Olivia Jones, Kurt Kemper, Wynsum Jo Kearns, Macaria Martinez, Nerris Nassiri, April Pollock, Josh Ranck, Chrissy Springer, Daniel Stewart,
Gabrielle Trainor, Ariana Vivian and David White.
SYNOPSIS
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
About The Director:
BRIan McDonald (Rubicon Education and Outreach Director) most recently directed Rubicon Theatre's production of MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS which was an LA Times Critics Pick and Ovation Recommendation, and received several Santa Barbara Independent Awards. Other Rubicon directing credits include Bus Stop (nominated for an L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Best Production of a Play), Forever Plaid and A Rubicon Family Christmas. Before moving to California, Brian appeared in the National Tours of Miss Saigon and Forever Plaid, and appeared in performances at Denver Center, Theatre Virginia, The Lyric Stage, La Mirada Performing Arts Center, Center Theatre Group, Pasadena Playhouse, Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center and Rubicon Theatre Company. Brian received an LA Weekly award for Best Supporting Actor as Gaveston in Circle X's production of Brecht's Edward II and is the recipient of the Ventura Mayor's Arts Award, the Phi Delta Kappa Community Partnership Award and two Honorary Service Awards from the California State PTA. Brian has been on staff at Rubicon since 2002 and served as Production Manager and Associate Producer before becoming the Company's first Education and Outreach Director. He is the founder and program director of Rubicon's Summer Youth Program, which offer training intensives in Musical Theatre, Drama and Technical Theatre. Brian is a B.F.A. graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, Dance and Theatre. Presently, Brian is working with writer Cheri Steinkellner and arranger/composer Georgia Sitt on The New-Fashioned Musical Comedy Hello! My Baby which will be produced in collaboration with the Lobero Theatre, PCPA and Rubicon Theatre Company in spring of 2012.
Performance Schedules and Prices
Wednesday August 3 at 7:00pm, Thursday August 4 at 8:00pm, Friday August 5 at 8:00pm, Saturday August 6 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sunday August 7 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
Ticket Prices
Adults: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Kids 12 & under: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Tickets may be purchased in person through the Rubicon Theatre Box Office, located at 1006 E. Main Street (Laurel entrance). To charge by phone, call (805) 667-2900. Or visit Rubicon online at www.rubicontheatre.org. Twenty-four-hour-a-day ticketing is available online, thanks to a grant from the Irvine Foundation Regional Arts Initiative.
And we end the Summer with the Kids for Kids benefit concert - for kids, by kids!
Saturday August 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Rubicon's Students, Joe Sartee and Jennifer Ridgway invite you to join them for a delightful evening of toe-tappin' tunes from The Great American Songbook sung by some of Rubicon's most talented youth.
TICKETS
$30 advance registration
$35 at the door
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