Dick Kerekes & Leisla SansomThe show is done on a stage with massive stone columns and hieroglyphic panels fashioned after those of Karnak. Set and Lighting Designer Jason Coale used set pieces that were moved on and off, like tents and other shelters, a jail cell, and a camel. The special lighting by Mr. Coales added as many colors to the columns as Joseph had in his coat. Everything is bright and brassy in keeping with the theme of the show.
The Costume Crew created the wonderful costumes that ranged from ancient tribal robes for desert dwellers to the Narrator’s brightly colored modern gown.
The songs and score incorporate a wide range of musical styles. Dustin Maxwell as Levi belts out a country “One More Angel in Heaven” with his cowboy-hatted brothers providing harmony. Damian Barray as Judah dons a braided wig and uses a lively Caribbean flavored Calypso number to plead with Joseph for leniency for Benjamin, the youngest brother, played by the adorable Tanisha Moore, who has been (falsely) accused of stealing a golden cup. Roy Johns plays Ruben and leads his brothers in “Those Canaan Days”, with all wearing berets and singing with French accents.
Even Elvis made it into the show. Andrew Connors is the smooth-voiced and pompadoured Pharaoh in a white jumpsuit who imparts his rock and roll description of his dreams to Joseph.
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