[NEohioPAL]ELYRIA SUMMER THEATRE ASSOC presents "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT"

[Kristen Jones]

Elyria Summer Theatre Association celebrates its 30th Anniversary Season 
with its production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice's hit musical, 
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," to be performed July 25, 
26, 27 and 28 in the Elyria High School Auditorium at West Ave and 6th 
Street in Elyria.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00 p.m. and the Sunday matinee 
begins at 2:00 p.m.  General Admission tickets are $10.00/adults or $8 
srs./students.  Tickets for all shows are available at the door.  More 
information is available by calling 440-284-8395.

A hit on Broadway and abroad, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor 
Dreamcoat" revolves around a young man named Joseph, a father's favoritism, 
his brothers' jealousy, and how sticking to your dreams can overcome any 
obstacle, no matter how impossible it may seem.  In this retelling of the 
Biblical story, Joseph is a handsome young man and his father's favorite 
child, is able to interpret dreams, and is the bearer of an amazing coat. 
These facts lead Joseph's eleven brothers to become insatiably jealous, and 
they sell Joseph into slavery.  After refusing the advances of his owner's 
wife, Joseph is sent to jail, where he quickly becomes popular due to his 
ability to interpret dreams.  The Pharaoh soon hears of Joseph's ability 
and appoints him to the post of Number-Two-Man in Egypt.  Years later, 
Joseph's now-starving brothers arrive in Egypt and ask Joseph, whom they 
don't recognize, for assistance.  Joseph, in turn, gives his brothers a 
scare, but eventually grants them all they desire, reveals his identity, 
and reunites the family.

Elyria Summer Theatre Association is an award-winning member of the Ohio 
Community Theatre Association, and celebrates its 30th Anniversary season 
of bringing quality theatrical entertainment to residents of Lorain County 
and beyond.
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