Delavan Schools present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

 

[February 21, 2019] 

Delavan Drama Club will be performing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 15th and 16th at 7pm and March 17th at 2pm in the Delavan Poppenga Gymnasium. Tickets are $8 and will available for purchase at the door. There will be a FFA Fish Fry before Friday night’s performance beginning at 5:00 in the Delavan cafeteria.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the musical retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Joseph – the favorite son of Jacob – has dreams that seem to foretell the future. After his jealous brothers sell him into slavery, Joseph is forced to endure a series of adventures which challenge him to his core. However, Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams sparks the interest of Egypt’s Pharaoh, calling on Joseph to be his second in command. Eventually, Joseph’s brothers find themselves unknowingly groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed. Joseph ultimately reveals himself and the brothers are united. A truly timeless tale, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a sing-through musical set to a multitude of musical genres, ranging from country-western to Caribbean calypso to pop and rock and roll. It is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

The show is directed by Alison Knapik, teacher at Delavan High School. Her husband, Dave, serves as the technical director. The show is assistant directed by Delavan band and chorus teachers Breanna Leach and Amanda Patino. Breanna Leach also serves as the accompanist for the show while Amanda Patino directs the show’s children’s choir made up of 4th-6th grade Delavan Elementary students. Bryan Diver, Delavan parent and a member of Millikin University Theater Department is providing the lighting equipment for the show. Delavan parent and alum Trudy Schaffner serves as the choreographer. Delavan parent Rachel Waggoner will play in the pit as the violinist and alum Austin Sundell will be on the drums.

An astonishing 72 Delavan students round out the cast and crew.

Seniors Sarah Carl, Morgan Hurst, and Katie Springer will play the Narrators with Nathan Brooks portraying the title role of Joseph.

Prescott Jeckel will be doubling as the Pharaoh and Jacob.

Joseph’s brothers will be played by Jakob Dare, Parker Griffin, Brett Sundell, Sam Carl, Josh Waggoner, Trevor Dare, Emily Butler, Brad Hazelman, Emma Turner, Micah Waggoner, and Lily Hurst.

Brad Hazelman will be doubling as Potiphar while Ashley Jeurjens will be dancing as his wife, Mrs. Potiphar.

Parker Griffin and Emma Turner will be doubling as the Baker and the Butler, respectively, while Abby Brooks will be singing the part of the Angel.

Featured dancers include Abby Brooks, Ainsley Diver, Abi Gasper, Jordan Hazelman, Chloe Schaffner, Claire Schaffner, Tonya Tarter, and Jasmine Williams.

The rest of the female ensemble will be rounded out by Jenna Adair, Madylin Brockhouse, Helena Sarff, Maddie Shue, Anisha Tietjen, Sofia Troyer, and Alicia Williams.

Members of the children’s choir include:

Sixth-graders Braden Arrenholz, Trenin Deakin, Makenna Diekhoff, Kenzi Espenschied, Alyxis Houston, Piper McWhorter, Kelton Nafziger, Wyatt Pierson, Hailey Rush, Skylar Seals, Annaca Stockham, Alex Stufflebean, and Grace Yontz;

Fifth-graders AnnaBelle Birky, Ella Brooks, Callie Gills, Madisyn Hutchinson, Kylee Martin, Jayda Stewart, and Elijah Webb

Fourth-graders Maddy Albers, Lillian Borton, Kylin Brockhouse, Addi Fisher, Corie Green, Nola Houston, Peyton Nafziger, Olivia Nehmelman, Lauren Saylor, Khloe Stockham, Aiden Sydney, and Ben Yontz.

There are even rumors that a few Delavan staff members may make guest appearances in the show.

Crew members include Austin Littlefield and Liam Bury on the soundboard, Grace Mitchell and Mason Hungerford on the lights, and Jordyn Carton, Alex Cowling, Emma Martin, and John Michael as the backstage crew.

Please come out and support what is sure to be a colorful, entertaining, and historical performance featuring almost a fourth of the students in the Delavan school district. Please email Alison Knapik with any questions at [e-mail]

[Alison Knapik]