Director's Notes
Thoughts on…more >
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat
from Director Richard Rose
DREAMS, FAMILY and RECONCILIATION
Three of the great religions of the world – Islam, Judaism and Christianity - find comfort and meaning in the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. It is interesting, even as conflict flairs between the believers of Islam and Judaism and wars continue amongst these three religions that within their sacred texts is this common message of reconciliation.
It seems appropriate to open Barter’s 2009 Season with Rice and Webber’s incredible musical, since the themes of this highly entertaining work so perfectly capture the themes of our year ahead: dreams, family and reconciliation.
Show Reviews
Anybody expecting a quiet opening of Barter Theatre’s 76th season – with the economy being what it is and all – doesn’t know Richard Rose, Barter’s hard-driving top banana, aka producing artistic director, and his jumping bunch of equally ebullient actors, technicians and just plain folks who make Barter the miracle that it is. And what better way to ring in what appears to be another fine season than with a tried, true and much-loved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”? After all, with the media’s incessant drone of doom and gloom, who couldn’t use a good laugh right now? Throw in plenty of fine music, handsome and beautiful actors, and an economical, but very attractive set, and, oh, yes, how about some talented and cute kids just to sweeten the deal? The story, of course, is a fairly faithful retelling of the Biblical yarn of Joseph whose father gives him a coat of many colors, thus arousing the ire of Joseph’s Carhart-clad brothers who then collude to turn Joseph into a spot of ready cash by selling him to some traveling Egyptian slave buyers.more > — Robert McKinney, Bristol Herald Courier
Last year the Barter Theatre had its best season ever, celebrating 75 years of history and excellence. Producing Artistic Director Richard Rose made no false moves presenting plays such as Evita, Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell, and Beauty and the Beast.more > — Shari Stacy, Washington County News
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The cast of JOSEPH and the East Tennessee Children's Choir
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Mike Ostroski as Pharaoh
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The cast of JOSEPH
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The cast of JOSEPH
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Ben Mackel and the cast of JOSEPH
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The cast of JOSEPH
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Hannah Ingram, Ben Mackel and the cast of JOSEPH
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The cast of JOSEPH
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Ben Mackel and Members of East Tennessee Children's Choir
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Ben Mackel
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An interview with Ben Mackel & Hannah Ingram
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A few scenes from Barter's production of JOSEPH
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber
A colorful, musical retelling of the Biblical story about dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat, this family classic sings out to young and old alike with a fun score of wall-to-wall hit songs.
- Family Friendly
Stage: Barter Theatre
Cast & Credits
Cast Includes:
- Hannah Ingram
- Ben Mackel
- Eugene Wolf
- Ashley Campos
- Gwen Edwards
- Sean Campos
- Ezra Colon
- Amy Baldwin
- Mary Lucy Bivins
- Nicholas Piper
- Mike Ostroski
- Rick McVey
- Jasper McGruder
- Michael Poisson
Featuring the East Tennessee Children's Choir, a MECCA choir
Directed by Richard Rose; Choreographed by Amanda Aldridge
Corporate Sponsor: Johnston Memorial Hospital
Media Sponsors: WCYB, FOX Tri-Cities, Tri-Cities CW 4, The Loafer, 98.5 WTFM, Lamar Tri-Cities TN/VA
