Danbury Residents to Star in 'Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

DANBURY, CT — Musicals at Richter (MAR) presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Richter Park. With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Joseph" was first presented as a 15-minute pop show for a school in 1968. In the full-length musical, the story follows the Book of Genesis Bible story about Joseph, the favorite of Jacob's 12 sons, who receives an elaborate multicolored coat by his father.

Joseph experiences vivid dreams and the ability to tell the future. When his jealous brothers sell him into slavery, Joseph begins an adventure that leads him to discover how his special abilities can save him from difficult situations.

MAR veteran Connor Spain of Bethel is featured in title role as the favorite son of Jacob. Spain just completed MAR’s critically acclaimed run of “Footloose” in the role of Chuck Cranston and played teen heartthrob Link Larkin in last year’s MAR production of “Hairspray.” Spain is joined in “Joseph” by his “Hairspray” co-star Katie Cummings of Sandy Hook, who plays the narrator. Cummings starred as Tracy Turnblad in last year’s MAR production of “Hairspray.”

John Armstrong of Newtown plays Joseph’s father, Jacob, and MAR Executive Director Robert Bria of Redding is featured as Pharaoh. Lexi Tobin of Newtown appears as the sassy Mrs. Potiphar. Featured as Joseph’s brothers and as other diverse characters are Brian and Rachel Salvador of Bethel, Noah Matson, Brailyn Rodriguez and Ismael Santana all of Danbury, Marco Fiumara of Mahopac, NY Brian and Karl Hinger of New Milford, Jack Armstrong and Jacob Schultz of Newtown and Brian Bremer of Wilton.

The female ensemble includes Beth Bria of Bethel, Mary Rose Canevari of Brewster, NY, Alysia Ross of Danbury, Stacy Basinger Goodman of Mahopac, NY, Susan Gelb of New Fairfield, Teah Renzi of Newtown, Morgana Kate Watson of Patterson, NY and Elizabeth Hanna of Southbury.
The cast of the youth ensemble features Elizabeth Clayton and Jessica and Madeline Olexy of Bethel, Domenic and Lina Burns, Nicole DeMotte, Vincent Fontenelli, Abby Giansiracusa, Hannah Margiloff, Olivia and Viola Minor; Jesse Goodman and Emma Lubbers of Mahopac, NY and Cate Hanna of Southbury.

“Joseph” is directed and choreographed by Newtown High School director of choral music and MAR alumna Jane Matson of Danbury. A well-respected teacher and vocal director, Matson is also an accomplished director, known for her award-winning musical productions at Newtown High School. A Musicals at Richter alumna, Matson is also a professional actress and veteran of national tours and cruise ship productions.

Joining Matson as part of the “Joseph” creative and production team are Tom Morris of New Fairfield as musical director, Kris Aug of Newtown and Beth Saultz of Brewster, NY as stage managers.

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Two performances will be held at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury on Friday and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Adults are $20, students/seniors are $15, Children ages 3-10 are $10 and children under 3 are free.

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