Frederick High School is currently presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The auditorium dims it’s lights, the orchestra strikes its first chord, and the curtains reveal the amazing show that the crowd loves.
The production didn’t just shine on stage, but also behind-the-scenes, the work put into the show was amazing. The set design transformed the stage into a shifting landscape of deserts, while the lighting added dramatic effects and emphasized the show’s emotional highs and lows. The costume designs were a show itself, with Joseph’s multicolored coat dazzling under the stage lights.
Junior, Joey Summers, who plays Joseph himself was asked what character do you play, and how would you describe them in three words? “So, I play Joseph. And I would say something to describe him in three words: courageous, playful, and faithful.” Casting Joey Summers as Joseph was a perfect fit, Summers embodied this role very well.
Isabella Bosica plays one of the three amazing Narrators in the fun show. She was asked how did you prepare for your role? Any surprising challenges? “I did a lot of preparation with my vocal teachers so that I got all the hard songs down, and other than that, I did a lot of cast relationship building!” While the show and the songs were challenging, Isabella found a way to nail it.
Senior Brinley Weingardt, another amazingly talented Narrator was asked what’s your favorite song or scene from the show, and why? She replied with “A Pharaoh’s Story at the beginning of act two! It’s just a fun song to do.” And indeed it was. All the cast’s amazing talent was brought together to make this song amazing and creative.
And last, but most certainly not least, senior Ellie Palmer, the last amazing narrator. She was asked what’s been the most fun part of rehearsals? Ellie responded with “seeing it all come together, and having people clap when I do something. It’s all really fun!” Her performance really had the audience clapping and everyone got to see her show off her talent.
The ensemble brought another layer of excitement to the production, filling the stage with amazing movement, harmonies, and amazing energy. From butlers and bakers to dancing Egyptians, every ensemble member contributed to the show, proving that in this production, there were no small parts, only big talent.
As the final bows were taken, it was clear that this production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was more than just a musical. It was a celebration of talent, teamwork, and the magic of musical theatre.
