Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Msgr. Bonner and Abp. Prendergast Catholic High School

Theater: Msgr. Bonner and Abp. Prendergast Catholic High School
Show: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Seen: March 7, 2008
Reviewer: Heather Spangenberg
Submitted: March 9, 2008

You may say he's a dreamer, but he's not the only one. Joseph and his
outstanding cast left the audience with a reawakening of their imagination.
Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School put on a phenomenal
version of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat" on Friday, March
7, 2008.

"Joseph" is an inspiring story of a boy with eleven brothers who has
fantastic dreams. He is envied by his brothers because of a coat their
father gave him, so they decide to take his coat and sell him into slavery.
While a slave, he makes friends quickly and interprets the Pharaoh's dream,
thus leading the kingdom into prosperity.

The entire cast was very enthusiastic and seemed to have a lot of fun in the
making of the production. Their hard work and determination was very
evident throughout the show.

Timothy Barr played the role of Joseph with his unforgettable voice and
poise. He was very articulate and clear in his parts. During Barr's
performance, he added his own flair and personality to the stage allowing
him to make a strong connection with his audience.

The strongest voice in the performance belonged to Marie Eife, the Narrator.
She was impressively involved with all the scenes dancing along with the
others. Her role was captivating and really drew the audience into the story
keeping it at a good pace.

The most transcendent element in the musical, however, was the performances
by the eleven other brothers. Their costumes took the audience on an
adventure. They were dressed as saddened cowboys, funky disco
impersonators, traditional Caribbean dancers, and lonely French men. The
Brothers each acted as their own character bringing in their own talents and
ideas leading the performance into its full potential.

Though the set rarely changed, the cast made each scene different and
fascinating. Each dancer stayed completely on cue and worked well together.
The zesty dancer, who played Potipher's Wife, Michelle Fitzgerald, made her
part very indigenous, which added a very high entertainment value to her
scene.

Whether it was the distinguished and invigorating cast of characters or the
brilliant costume designs for the Brothers, "Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dream coat" was a huge success. It left the audience with a
smile on their face and a twinkle in their eye, dreaming of bigger and
better things.

by Heather Spangenberg of Upper Dublin High School