Show to mark theater’s anniversary in Scottdale
SCOTTDALE – Actors and Artists of Fayette County will present Andrew Lloyd Weber’s musical comedy “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this weekend and next weekend at Scottdale Showtime Theater. Marking the theater’s 15th anniversary, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” brings the well-known Biblical story to life through song and dance.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be presented at Scottdale Showtime today through Sunday this weekend and Friday through Sunday, July 25-27. Show times are at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be purchasing by calling 724-887-0887.
Told from the perspective of narrator Karen Snyder of Greensburg, the story centers on Joseph, portrayed by Waynesburg’s Adam Behm, and his prophetic dreams.
Joseph’s dreams and his father’s preferential adoration create hostility among Joseph’s brothers, who sell him to passing Ishmaelites as a slave. Sold again to a wealthy Egyptian, Joseph quickly distinguishes himself from all other slaves. However, his pormotion is short-lived due to the attraction felt for him by his employer’s wife.
Jailed for his presumed misconduct, Joseph’s special gifts once again set him apart and bring him to the attentin of Pharaoh, for whom he interprets dreams, thus saving Egypt.
Cast members include newcomers and veterans of the Scottdale Showtime stage from Greensburg, Connellsville, Scottdale, Uniontown, Masontown, Carmichaels, Smithfield and Waynesburg.
In additin to the adult cast members, a children’s ensemble helps bring the story to life.
In April 1987, Scottdale Showtime Incorporated was formed as a non-profit organization and purchased the former Strand Theater in Scottdale for renovation.
Actors and Artists of Fayette County, which was invited to be the resident theater group of Scottdale Showtime Theater, debuted “Man of La Mancha.”
During the 15 years since its opening, Scottdale Showtime Theater has offered the community musicals, comedies and dramas through its partnership with Actors and Artists of Fayette County.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” provides family entertainment and was selected as a showcase for the talent of local performers.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will be presented at Scottdale Showtime Theater Friday through Sunday this weekend and Friday through Sunday, July 25-27.
Show times are at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3:15 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets can be purchasing by calling 724-887-0887.