[NEohioPAL] For Immediate Release: Joseph @ GHLT

Tue May 19 21:13:11 PDT 2009

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                               Contact: Joey Cayabyab, Publicity

May 20, 2009                                                                                                                                                            joeycayabyab at hotmail.com

Garfield Heights, OH                                                                                                                                                  216-324-6470

GARFIELD HEIGHTS LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE FINAL SHOW FOR THE 28TH SEASON: 
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND TIM RICE 

“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT”

It’s been nine years since anyone at the Garfield Heights Little Theatre (GHLT) has seen them, but Joseph and the Dreamcoat designed by Dennis Hicks, are finally making their way back to the GHLT stage.  One of the most popular musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is slated to run May 29th at the Garfield Heights High School Performing Arts Center “Matousek Auditorium” through June 14th 2009.  Prior to opening, however, the cast of 40 plus kids and adults have worked very hard to master the show.  The ensemble that comprised of a few former cast members and new members are definitely hamming it up to the choreography created by Jen Justice who is also cast as Mrs. Potiphar.  Some members of the kid’s ensemble from years past are now rejoining the cast as adults like Eddie Borowy, Christine Mertel and Vicki Ungavarsky.

Joseph, written by the powerhouse duo of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, features a stellar cast of wacky and distinctive characters.  This includes Joseph’s father Jacob, played by John Staraitis, who is also the sophisticated millionaire Potiphar and an Elvis-like Ronn Powers as Pharaoh.  Not to mention, Joseph’s eleven jealous brothers who are portrayed by talented actors from around the area.  Throughout the production, the siblings croon “Those Canaan Days” in a Parisian Café led by Gary Samarin, honky-tonk a mournful good-bye sung by brother, Don Pedley and Calypso with Joey Cayabyab as Judah.  The curtain closed ACT I with the funky costumes as the go-going brothers and wives danced at a discotheque.

Joseph’s imaginative story is set entirely to music made possible by the Musical Director, Keith Stiver.  Without dialogue to rely on, cast members must relay the story through songs and movements, and that’s no simple task.  Laura Fedina and/or Wendy Skidmore (understudy) portray Joseph’s soul-singing Narrator, who guides the audience along Joseph’s adventures.  The Narrator practically never leaves the stage as she sings the entire show.  Charles Robert Keshock, who plays the title character of Joseph, has an equally demanding vocal performance with the rendition of “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door”.  The vocal range in this show is incredible, and I know there are high expectations for anyone who plays the role of Joseph.

Joseph was first produced on the GHLT stage in 2000 and was considered one of the biggest hits at that time.  Director and Co-Directors Sandy Leposa and Linda Raski respectively have captured once again a show that everyone loved and remembered.  Everyone is looking forward to dazzle the new generation of theater goers with colorful production as it was nine years ago.  The Cast and Crew promise to warm the hearts of loyal fans, while enchanting and sparking the imagination of new viewers.
Tickets for Joseph are now on sale.  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens @ Matousek Auditorium The Performing Arts Center at the Garfield Heights High School on 4900 Turney Road in Garfield Heights, OH on May 29 and will run through June 14 with Fridays and Saturdays shows @ 8p and Sunday matinees @ 3p.  Tickets are available by calling (216) 581-7554. 

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