From Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5, the Marist Theater Company brought to life the incredible story of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” 

The story unfolds with Joseph, played by the incredibly talented Charlie Kaufman, describing his illustrative dreams to the audience. Kaufman deserves all praise for his role as Joseph, for his voice poetically embodied Joseph’s dreams and callings.

Continuing the story, Joseph is rich with his dreams that depict the future of lands or those around him. Jacob, Joseph’s father, favors Joseph greatly over his other eleven sons. Jacob gifts Joseph an “amazing technicolor dreamcoat” that the other brothers envy.

The brother’s deep jealously lead the other brothers to sell Joseph into slavery. Although Joseph finds himself in a difficult situation, he uses his dreams to guide him through the darkness. 

Soon he comes in contact with the Pharaoh of Egypt where he describes his dream on how to end the famine. The Pharaoh takes Joseph under his wing as his right-hand-man. Soon after, Joseph’s brothers appear in Egypt begging Joseph to save them even though they don’t even realize it is him.

After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals to his brothers it is him and joins his family once again.

The Marist Theater Company outdid themselves with the numerous quick changes, emotive lighting, fun music, and incredible actors who all made the story feel special.

Sound Coordinator Lilly Chill described the process of the musical as a wonderful experience to make meaningful memories and watch the fruits of their labor grow. “Seeing the show come together after all the hard work everyone puts in is really cool. I’ve made some really close friends through the show, and it’s been so fun working with them,” Chill said.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” performed by the Marist Theater Company is one show to remember.