[NEohioPAL] Joseph gets a NEW COAT at Weathervane Playhouse!

Thu Nov 1 12:26:48 PDT 2012

NEWS RELEASE 
Contact: Melanie YC Pepe (330) 836-2626
www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com
Photos can be found on our flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/weathervaneplayhouse/8145515068/

Weathervane Playhouse

1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313

Presents

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Akron's Holiday Event of the Season

(October 25, 2012, Akron, Ohio . For Immediate Release) Back by popular demand, nineteen performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, are scheduled at WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE for its 13th consecutive annual holiday run!  This season's production, again beautifully directed by Sarah Bailey, includes dozens of new costumes, new set pieces, beautifully executed choreography, a huge and talented youth cast from Akron, Barberton, Clinton, Copley, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Massillon, Medina, Munroe Falls, Ravenna and Stow and a NEW JOSEPH COAT!

Joseph is a rainbow ride through ancient Egypt on the wings of Andrew Lloyd Webber's uplifting music and the humor of lyricist Tim Rice. The musical tells the story of Joseph, a young man with a knack for having prophetic dreams, who incurs the jealousy of his brothers when his father gives him a magnificent colorful coat. The adventure that ensues tells an epic tale of biblical proportion! Joseph has instant appeal for every audience, shimmering with elaborately staged production numbers and a score full of hits. 

Joseph, the second production in our Young Actor Series Season, will be on stage at the playhouse from Tuesday, November 20 - Sunday, December 23, 2012.  

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

November 20 - December 23, 2012

Performance Dates, Times and Choirs

The Joseph cast will be joined by local Akron Public School choirs from the Falcon Academy of Creative Arts, two choirs from Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts, NIHF Stem, and Windemere Elementary School.

Joseph promises to be an entertaining and fun event for the whole family! Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for youth under the age of 17. Group rates are also available. Charge by phone at 330-836-2626 with Visa, MasterCard or Discover, Mondays 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Show day Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Charge by phone at Weathervane's Ticket Office at

330-836-2626

or online at http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/tickets.asp

Box office hours:

Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Show day Saturdays, 12 noon to 5 p.m. 

Tickets: $12 - $14.

Group rates available.

Brett Parr reprises his role as Joseph on the Weathervane Stage. He is a Kent State student and calls Massillon home.  

Brooke Lytton, a veteran Joseph performer makes her debut as one of the two narrators this year. Brook is from Munroe Falls and attends Stow Munroe Falls High School.

Jackson Sturkey, from Akron is a student at Kent State University. Jackson is new to the Weathervane Stage, making his debut as one of the two narrators.

Jeff Bixby from Akron reprises his role as Jacob. Not a newcomer to our stage Jeff has performed both on stage and back stage.

Justin Wiley, also another Weathervane stage veteran, performs this year as Pharaoh and Asher. Justin calls Barberton home and attends Barberton High School.   

Paige Burris, from Clinton and a Manchester High School student, perform the roles of Mrs. Potiphar and Asher's wife.

Taylor Bryan, from Akron is a student at Kent State University, performs as Levi's wife and the Butler.

Gracie Thanasiu, from Akron attends Miller South Performing Arts School, performs the roles of the Baker & Gad's wife.

Other cast members include:

Kay Caprez, from Akron is a student at Our Lady of the Elms, performs the role of Dan's wife

Noah Casino, from Akron and homeschooled, performs the role of Dan.

Owen Casino, from Akron is homeschooled. He performs as an Ishmaelite, Swing and Chorus.

Madison Deckert, from Copley where she attends Copley High School, performs the role of Simeon's wife.

Jeremy Feola, from Medina and is a Kent State University student, performs the role of Simeon.

Zach Fretag, from Stow and where he is a student at Stow Munroe Falls High School, performs the role of Ruben.

Charlie Gruhler, from Akron and attends Miller South Performing Arts School, performs the role of Benjamin.

Christopher Ha, - from Akron and homeschooled, performs the role of Judah.

Halley Hopson, from Barberton, performs the role of Issachar's wife.

Josh Johnson, from Copley is a student at Copley Fairlawn Middle School, performs the role of Gad.

Kate Klika, from Cuyahoga Falls is a student at Miller South Performing Arts School, performs the role of Benjamin's wife.

Troy Kowatch, from Kent is a student at Kent State University. He performs as Potiphar & Levi and is a soloist for "One More Angel in Heaven."

Ted Mansfield, from Akron is a student at Miller South Performing Arts School, performs the role of an Ishmaelite, Swing & Chorus.

Amara Mascioli, from Akron and a Revere High School student, performs as an Ishmaelite, Swing & Chorus.

Cait McNeal, from Akron attends Firestone High School, performs the role of Ruben's wife.

Bailey McWilliams-Woods, from Kent and a student at Stanton Middle school, performs as an Ishmaelite, Swing & Chorus.

Taylor McWilliams-Woods, from Kent attends Kent Roosevelt High School, performs the role of Napthali's wife.

Codey Montecalvo, from Akron and a student at Miller South Performing Arts School performs the role of Issachar.

Calista Pepe, from Akron and a student at Miller South Performing Arts School, performs the role of Judah's wife.

Christian Perkowski, from Ravenna attends St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School, performs the role of Napthali.

Ingrid Schmetzer, from Akron attends Revere High School, performs the role of Zebulon's wife.

Zachary Troyer, from Cuyahoga Falls attends Roberts Middle School, performs the role of Zebulon.

The Design Team:

Jasen J. Smith - Costume Designer

Jamie Oriti and JJ McAdams - Properties Designers

Alan Scott Ferrall - Scenic Designer & Lighting Designer

Jake Mansfield and Gary Robinson- Sound Designers

Hannah Conkle - Stage Manager

Sarah Bailey - Director & Choreographer

Kylie Casino - Assistant Choreographer

Sharon Alberson - Music Director

Melanie Pepe - Producer

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 10:00 a.m. - Falcon Academy of Creative Arts Youth Chorus SOLD OUT

Friday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. - Falcon Academy of Creative Arts Youth Chorus 

Saturday, Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. - Falcon Academy of Creative Arts Youth Chorus

Sunday, Nov. 25 at 3:30 - Falcon Academy of Creative Arts Youth Chorus

Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10:00 a.m. - Miller South Choir, Mrs. Heffernan's class SOLD OUT

Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. - Miller South Choir, Mrs. Heffernan's class

Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3:30 p.m. - Miller South Choir, Mrs. Heffernan's class

Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m. - Miller South Choir, Mrs. Heffernan's class

Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10:00 a.m. - Windemere CLC 

Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. - Windemere CLC

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. - Windemere CLC

Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. - Windemere CLC

Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. - NIHF-STEM Chorus 

Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. - NIHF-STEM Chorus

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. - NIHF-STEM Chorus

Sunday Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m. - NIHF-STEM Chorus

Friday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. - Miller South, Mrs. Galambos & Mrs. Hazlett's classes

Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. - Miller South, Mrs. Galambos & Mrs. Hazlett's classes

Sunday, Dec. 23 at 2:30 p.m. - Miller South, Mrs. Galambos & Mrs. Hazlett's classes

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