Rehearsals are underway

“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” MARCH 6-8TH NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Crawford, 11, Narrator; Maria DeRenzo,12, Wife; Adam DeRue, 10, Guard; Anthony Diamond, 12, Asher; Coby Frazier, 10, Gad; Joe Goodman, 10, Potiphar; Andrea Hoe, 9, Wife; Grant Howard, 12, Reuben; Liam Kellogg, 9, Benjamin; Meredith Kellogg, 12, Wife; Jacob Lindberg, 10, Zebulon; Kaitlin Lyman, 12, Wife; Ian MacTaggart, 10, Napthali; Shea Matz; 12, Narrator; Cash Myers, 10, Issachar; Hunter O'Campo, 11, about the show Simeon; Talon O'Campo, 12, Jacob and Pharaoh; Omar Rogers, 12, Judah; Joel Santana, 12, Dan; Rehearsals are well underway for the Newark Trenton Simpson, 9, Guard; Sam Wersinger, 12, High School Drama Club musical production March Joseph; and Lindsay Whiting, 9, Wife. 6-8th of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Read more about the show at: http:// Dreamcoat.” www.newarkcsd.org/Page/5427 The show is the musical retelling of the Biblical Emily Howard is the choreographer/producer; story of Joseph _ who has prophetic dreams _ his coat NHS vocal music teacher Jean Bendix is the musical of many colors, his devoted father, his jealous director; NHS instrumental music teacher Dave brothers, and the incredible twists and turns of his life Schwind is the instrumental director and Mary Lou that test his spirit and his faith, but ultimately triumph. Bonnell is the piano accompanist. Directed by Steve Duprey, now in his fourteenth year of directing musicals Amanda Williams and Kat Chance are the stage and plays at NHS, the timeless Old Testament tale touches on themes of family, managers. sibling rivalry, jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption. This family-friendly musical is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor full of unforgettable songs _ including "Those Canaan Days" "Any Dream Will Do" Dreamcoat” performances will be at 7:30 p.m. March and "Close Every Door" that are cleverly written in a variety of engaging musical 6th and 7th in the NHS auditorium and at 2 p.m. March styles. 8th. The music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics are by Tim Rice. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens This is the first time Duprey has directed this show. and $7 for adults and will be available at the door. “There’s something special about it. It’s a show I’ve always wanted to do,’’ he Senior citizens may attend the final dress said before a rehearsal February 5th. “There’s lots of variety in it. This show will be an rehearsal for free at 3:30 p.m. March 5th. It will be entertaining evening out. The music is great. The talent is great and there are real followed by a $7.50 dinner in the NHS cafeteria for lessons to be learned.” seniors if at least 50 people make reservations. Duprey said he’s got a great cast. The dinner will include chicken parmesan, rice “ It’s one of the most enthusiastic casts I’ve worked with,’’ he said. pilaf, California mixed vegetables, rolls, cookies, coffee, Cast members and their grade level at NHS include: tea or milk. Mary Adkins, 10, Wife; Devin Anglin,11, Levi; Sami Cepulo, 11, Mrs. Potiphar; Make a reservation for dinner by February 26th Riley Collins, 12, Butler; Mara Cornwell, 10, Wife: Shelby Cramer, 10, Baker; Makalah by calling Deb Barry at 332-3265.

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