(from left to right: Paul Leberman ’18, Carrie Xu ’16, Kyle Kuzman ’15, Emily Martin ’17)
Phoenixville, PA – February 25, 2015 – Kimberton Waldorf School is pleased to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the fun-filled musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The show opens Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm, with additional performances scheduled for Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The production is being staged at Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 West Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, the musical is a story of Joseph, his coat of many colors, and the ever changing relationship he has with his father and brothers. It is a story of love, jealousy, hate, betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately reconciliation. Set to an engaging variety of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to and rock ‘n’ roll, this magical musical is full of songs by the talented team of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do,” and “Close Every Door.”
“I am thrilled to be back for my eighth musical production at Kimberton Waldorf School. This musical has always been a favorite of mine and one that I have always wanted to direct.” explained James Corkum ‘04, Musical Director. “Vocally, it is challenging. The students have dedicated an extraordinary amount of time and energy to bringing the characters to life. It is a lively, colorful, and highly entertaining production that shouldn’t be missed.”
More than fifty Kimberton Waldorf School students are involved in the production of the musical, including high school seniors Kyle Kuzman, Nick Hunter, Nick Biffis, Juliana Davis, Helena Hewitt, Benjamin Janisch, Mariah Lehmkuhl, Kathryn Miles, Benjamin Otto-Horan, and Benedict Roemer. Other cast members are Hannah Wolfram ’16, Lara Weise ’16, Hannah McKay-Simons ’16, Carrie Xu ’16, Sherry Zhao ’16, Davi D’Lippi ’16; Natasha Duran ‘17, Rebecca Frankel ’17, Kayla Franklin ’17, Emily Martin ’17, Jamila Nierhaus ’17; and Anna Sheik ’18, Lauren Goodyear ’18, Danny McKay-Simons ’18, and Paul Lebermann ’18.
In addition to the cast, many other high school and middle school students are involved in the production, as part of the orchestra, technical crew, or stage building team. The third grade, in conjunction with the story of Joseph and their recent lesson in measurement, worked together to make Joseph’s coat of many colors. A supportive group of faculty, staff, alumni, and parents have done a wonderful job with sets, costumes, props, and various other aspects of the show.
Tickets for the musical are available at the door for each performance and cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. Advance tickets can be purchased at the school’s Seven Stars Shop or high school office. Visit www.kimberton.org/musical<http://www.kimberton.org/musical> <http://www.kimberton.org/musical> for more information.
About Kimberton Waldorf School
Kimberton Waldorf School, founded in 1941 by Alarik Myrin and Mabel Pew Myrin, is the second-oldest Waldorf School in North America. Waldorf Education offers a truly experiential approach to schooling, which is deeply rooted in current research about how children learn and grow. We serve approximately 300 children from preschool through grade twelve, as well as offer a brand new nature-based kindergarten program and several camp programs during the summer months. We seek to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all students and to enable each to fully develop his or her unique capacities. With over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide and more than 250 in the United States alone, Kimberton Waldorf School is part of one of the largest and fastest-growing independent school movements in the world. To find out more, please visit www.kimberton.org<http://www.kimberton.org>.
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