Amazing!

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 7 and running through Sunday, Aug. 10 Yorkshire Playhouse presents the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on stage in the York High School Theatre. Directing the high energy production is Dr. Clark Roush, with assistance from Janette Foreman
The talented cast brings the Biblical story of Joseph (Zach Rush) and his coat of many colors to life in the timeless musical parable. It is the story of Joseph, a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. He is his father’s favorite son.
As the plot unfolds, jealous brothers sell Joseph into slavery, sending him to Egypt where he endures a series of adventures challenging both his spirit and humanity.
Purchased by Potiphar (Bob Sautter), he refuses the advances of Mrs. Potiphar (Elise Hart) and lands in jail. However, when news of Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams reaches the Pharoah (Lynn Hall) who is portrayed as an ancient Egyptian version of Elvis, Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” uses the musical styles of calypso, country-western, bubble-gum pop and rock and roll to tell the familiar Old Testament tale.
Cast members include: Narrator, Sue Roush; Joseph, Zach Rush; Brothers, Nick Floyd, Matt Carlson, Jaltheaus Palmer Jr., Michael McEuen, Matthew McEuen, Joe Mann, Thomas Rank, Sean Bicknase, Kevin Rush, Brian Keller and Daniel Magner; women’s chorus, Renee Willard, Michelle Bentley, Erica Adams, Bethany Stanger, Kathey Stewart, Mariah Ruhl, Jessica Ruhl, Sarah Hotovy, Elise Hart, Kelle Widger, Glenda McEuen and Lisa Rank; children’s chorus, Sammie Redfern, Kimberlin Ruhl, Emily Meisinger, Hannah and Sarah Anderson, Hannah Hotovy, Lauren Boyer, Cameron Pfeifer, Samuel Wilton, Ann Wilton, Asa and Justus Coppinger, Deven Van Esch and Ann Magner; Jacob, Jim Sprague; Pharoah, Lynn Hall; Potiphar, Bob Sautter; Mrs. Potiphar, Elise Hart; Baker, Brian Keller; Butler, Thomas Rank.
The Yorkshire Playhouse will present the musical “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” Thursday-Saturday Aug. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. in the York High School Theatre. For reservations call 402-362-7060.