Description:

"The irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.

Sha la la Joseph you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time! One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors."

Dates / Times:

  • Friday, Jul 25th @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Jul 26th @ 1:00pm
  • Saturday, Jul 26th @ 6:00pm
  • Sunday, Jul 27th @ 4:00pm
  • Friday, Aug 1st @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Aug 2nd @ 1:00pm
  • Saturday, Aug 2nd @ 6:00pm
Tickets go on sale Monday June 23, 2025 at 9:00am

Ticket Prices:

  • $25.00: Standard Ticket Price
  • $30.00: At Door Price

Sonrise Community Church:

8805 N. Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92020

Characters:

Narrator

A woman, not of the time or place of the action, the Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singer with great energy.

Jacob

The father of the twelve sons, Jacob definitely favors Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel.

Joseph

Obviously his father’s favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dreams. In the end he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there. Confident and charming. Vocally Strong.

Potiphar

A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of his wife and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison.

Potiphar's Wife

Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph.

Butler

Another of Pharaoh servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams.

Baker

One of Pharaoh servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death.

Pharaoh

The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government.

Reuben

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Simeon

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Levi

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Naphtali

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Issachar

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Asher

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Dan

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Zebulon

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Gad

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Judah

One of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

Benjamin

The youngest of Jacob's sons and brother to Joseph. Although acting usually as a group—have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places.

The Wives

There are eleven girls. Age range late teens to late 20’s. Must be excellent all round dancers with good singing voices.

Ishmaelites

Men of the desert, they buy Joseph as a slave, take him to Egypt, and sell him to Potiphar.

Ensemble

This ensemble ranging from Teenagers to Adults perform in various numbers.

Children Ensemble

This ensemble of young performers (Elementary-Middle School) pop in and out of the world and story of Joseph. Male and Female, sing and dance throughout the show.