Friends of Saint Anne's Hospital Present JOSEPH... 9/16-19

The Friends of Saint Anne's Hospital are bringing one of Broadway's most beloved musicals to Fall River when they present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat," from September 16-19 at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat" musically tells the Biblical story of Joseph, one of 12 brothers and a handsome young man who is his father Jacob's favorite child. This, combined with his ability to interpret dreams and his ownership of an amazing coat, causes his 11 brothers to become jealous and resentful. They sell Joseph into slavery and he is sent to jail, where he becomes popular due to his ability to interpret dreams. His gifts catch the eye of the Pharaoh, who appoints him to one of the most powerful positions in Egypt. Years later, Joseph's now-starving brothers arrive in Egypt, and, after a series of events, he grants them all they need, reveals his identity, and reunites the family.

This is the seventh production staged by the Friends, with past highly successful presentations including "Fiddler on the Roof," "Oklahoma!", "Annie," "The Sound of Music," "Godspell," and "Arts For a Cure." It is co-directed by Jeff Belanger and Paula Arruda, and production coordination by Marge Dubé.

The cast of more than 60 includes talent from Fall River and many other communities in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Major roles will be played by Alex Leite, of Somerset (Joseph), and Jessalyn Sadler-Correa of Rehoboth/Providence (the Narrator).

Significant supporting roles will be played by David Melanson, of Berkley; Greg Silver, of Fairhaven; Cory Santos, Justin Augusto, Gary DeMedeiros, and William Medeiros, of Fall River; Dan Rezendes, Freetown; Frank Noble and Joshua Furtado, of Somerset; Tricia Whalen, of Swansea; Collin Boggs, of Riverside, RI; and John Panchley and Roger S. Belanger, of Tiverton, RI.

The Friends' production also offers a raffle to win a special Boston Red Sox package that includes two tickets to the team's game on October 1 against the New York Yankees, round-trip limousine service, courtesy of Princess Limousine, and $200 spending money. Raffle tickets are $5 each, three for $10, or nine for $20. Raffle tickets will be available at the theatre on the days of performance, or in advance at the Saint Anne's Hospital Gift Shop. The winning ticket will be drawn on September 19 (winner need not be present to win).

Proceeds from the production and raffle will benefit Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Care. The Friends' previous theatrical productions have earned more than $68,000 in support of the cancer care program. For more than three decades, Saint Anne's Hospital has been the area's leading provider of comprehensive cancer care, including advanced radiation therapy, hematology/oncology care, access to dozens of national clinical trials, and a spectrum of patient and family programs and services. Ticket prices will be $18 for adult tickets, $15 for students, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Group rates are available for all pre-paid tickets of 20 or more for $15 per person. To reserve tickets and receive other information, call the ticket line at 508-235-5269.
Established in 1958 as a volunteer community service organization, the Friends of Saint Anne's Hospital have worked for more than 50 years to enhance the image of the hospital within the community and offer financial support through a number of fundraising events. The Friends have played a major role in supporting the hospital in assisting patients, increasing levels of service, and addressing the healthcare needs of the community.

Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Care provides the expertise of university cancer centers with the care and convenience of a community setting to nearly 6,000 patients each year. Nationally accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as a comprehensive community cancer program, services include advanced radiation therapy, including stereotactic radiosurgery and high-dose rate, intensity-modulated, and image-guided radiation therapy; hematology, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other medical oncology therapies; access to national clinical trials through the National Cancer Institute and Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare; specialized nutrition, social work, spiritual care, medical interpreter, and other supportive care; hospice and palliative care; patient and family education and support programs; free health screening and related wellness activities and community and professional education. Medical oncology/hematology services at the hospital's Hudner Oncology Center are affiliated with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Radiation oncology services at Hudner and in Dartmouth, MA, are provided by radiation physicians from Brigham and Women's Physician Organization who also hold appointments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School.

Saint Anne's Hospital (www.SaintAnnesHospital.org) is a community hospital with comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care services, serving adults and children in southeastern Massachusetts and nearby Rhode Island. Founded in 1906 by the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, Saint Anne's Hospital is a member of Caritas Christi, the largest community-based healthcare system in New England and the 10th largest employer in Massachusetts. Specialized centers and services include Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Care; the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care; Caritas Diabetes Center; the Center for Pain Management; geriatric psychiatry; pediatrics (including inpatient care and specialty outpatient medical, behavioral and developmental care through the Fernandes Center for Children & Families); adult and pediatric rehabilitation; cardiovascular care; and primary care. Information about primary and specialty care, including appointments, is available by calling Caritas Doctor Finder, 1-800-488-5959.

 

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