Wauwatosa West - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

THE AWARD-WINNING TOSA WEST TROJAN PLAYERS PRESENT

Lyrics by: Tim Rice Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber March 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 2014 P R O D U C T I O N S TA F F

Director/Producer............................................................................................... Adam Steffan Choreographers.................................... Adam Steffan & Nancy Visintainer-Armstrong Vocal Director.................................................................................................... Jason Meissner Music Director................................................................................................... Guy Kammerer Technical Director......................................................................................... Alex Grzybowski Lighting Designer.............................................................................................. Kurt Schnabel Sound Designer................................................................................................... Andy Zietlow Costume Designer................................................................................... Donna Weingarten Joseph’s Coat Designer....................................................................................... Andrea Loss Wig Designer....................................................................................................Anthony Mackie Make-up Designer...................................................................................... Cassie McMurphy Student Technical Director/Stage Manager....................................... Jack Schlederer Student Directors.............................................................. Molly Fritsch & Siobhan Larsen Dance Captains....................................................................Lydia Berggruen & Molly Hess TO S A W E S T A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Principal.................................................................................................................. Frank Calarco Associate Principal................................................................................................... Matt Byers Associate Principal...................................................................................... Clint Grochowski JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented through an exclusive arrangement with R & H Theatricals and The Really Useful Group Limited.

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IN MEMORIA M : LOIS WEBER The Trojan Players dedicate the 2013-2014 Theatre Season To Lois Weber who has made special dreams come true for many children, and for all of those children who have now grown up, yet still believe in magic.

Lois Weber. This is a name that has become synonymous with the community she loved so much and gave to unselfishly for many years.

Many of us have been touched by Lois Weber in some way.

Think about this:

• How has Mrs. Weber helped you become who you are?

• How has she cared for you and shown you that she wanted what was best for you?

Mrs. Weber was a first-class human being.

Through her work on the school board she championed opportunities for students to excel as learners and as the Director of the Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa, she exercised their imaginations and made them grow in wonderful and unexpected ways.

She was a strong supporter of theatre in the Wauwatosa School District and advocated for exceptional theatre experiences for our students.

Expectations are part of being human. From our first big entrance into the world to our final exit, we all juggle expectations. Mrs. Weber had high expectations for everyone she worked with and she encouraged us to grow beyond those expectations. A challenge at best.

Through encouragement and endless love, Mrs. Weber quietly taught us all many valuable lessons:

• That we unite and acknowledge each other’s individual gifts in a world that seeks to declare their unimportance.

• That we recognize each other, different in our talents, but united in a common objective.

• That we take each other for their word, and not the word of others.

• That we acknowledge and thank others.

• And embrace one another when the curtain falls.

As a community, we wrapped our arms around her and never wanted to let her go. Lois Weber has left the most wonderful legacy.

All of us have special people in our lives. And I know that Mrs. Weber holds a special place in the hearts of many that are here, and many that are far away.

Lois Weber had an incredible presence about her. Presence is about grabbing the light, but somehow Mrs. Weber found the light and was part of it.

Until we meet again, my friend.

May you always be part of the light…

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CAST NARRATOR............................................................................................................................. Phoebe Albert* JOSEPH......................................................................................................................................Aidan Gabriel* JACOB................................................................................................................................Maxwell Sebastian PHARAOH........................................................................................................................................ Josh Koch* POTIPHAR..................................................................................................................................... Xavier Feltes MRS. POTIPHAR........................................................................................................................Calyn Bolton* BAKER.....................................................................................................................................................Alex Lee BUTLER................................................................................................................................... Steven Anthony GUARD.........................................................................................................................................Adam Fendos GUARD..................................................................................................................................Nathan Mowbray ISHMAELITE............................................................................................................................. Ellie Anderson ISHMAELITE....................................................................................................................... Alex Ille-Hoekstra ISHMAELITE................................................................................................................................Scott Pasbrig CAMEL............................................................................................... Nathan Eggenberger & Matt Miller JOSEPH’S BROTHERS REUBEN.......................................................................................................................................... Mo Williams SIMEON............................................................................................................................................Cobi Tappa LEVI................................................................................................................................................. Gabe Poehls NAPHTALI..................................................................................................................... Nathan Restyanszki* ISSACHAR..........................................................................................................................Sean VanZeeland* ASHER.................................................................................................................................... Rayven Burdette DAN....................................................................................................................................................Gabe Fisch ZEBULON............................................................................................................................... Hudson Schram GAD................................................................................................................................................ Noah Strand BENJAMIN................................................................................................................................ Gabe Burdette JUDAH....................................................................................................................................... David Rothfels WIVES Emma Baran Lydia Berggruen~* Natalee DeBruin Molly Hess~*

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Radha Kanchana Karthik Mary Kayser* Rayna Klatt Lizzie Kniffin

Shelby Shields Jahnay Wilson Jessica Wilson

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING EISENHOWER CHOIR GROUP

YOUR FAMILIES ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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EGYPTIANS Emma Baran Lydia Berggruen~* Calyn Bolton* Gabe Burdette Rayven Burdette Natalee DeBruin Xavier Feltes Gabe Fisch

Molly Hess~* Radha Kanchana Karthik Mary Kayser* Rayna Klatt Lizzie Kniffin Gabe Poehls Nathan Restyanszki* David Rothfels

Hudson Schram Shelby Shields Noah Strand Cobi Tappa Sean VanZeeland* Mo Williams Jahnay Wilson Jessica Wilson

DREAM DANCERS Abby Barbeau Megan Jay* Kateri Kuhn*

Sarah Laszewski Jessica Llanas Maya Schiek

Alli Wendler Nyjia Williams

ENSEMBLE Ellie Anderson Steven Anthony Emily Chiesa Adam Fendos Alyssa Holland

Alex Ille-Hoekstra Alex Lee Scott Pasbrig Nathan Mowbray Lauren Plantinga

Ellen Smith Abby Strand Natalie Sullivan

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR Comprised of students from Eisenhower Elementary School, Whitman Middle School, Wauwatosa Montessori School, and Immanuel Lutheran School Elisabeth Adam Josie Balcerzak Elise Beaudoin Jenna Boekenhauer Miles Coppage Sierra Crawford Erika Elz Logan Ertl Brooke Fuerstenau Emma Gabriel Helen Harrington Andrew Harter Lily Heitkemper Nikki Holmer Abby Hess Alexandra Hollander

Jade Juric Jessica Kellner Erin Kirby Maria Kuhn Camryn Lasota Krista Laszewski Alaina Luebke Paige Maxfield Sarah Oliver Tucker Osman Alea Poehls Payton Raue Jalysa Runyan Meghan Schmidt Cooper Schneider Samantha Schultz

Hayley Singer Anna Smith Simone Smith Vashti Smith Anna Strand Ellie Strand Izzy Strand Jade Tanjung Sophia Tappa Maria VanZeeland Megan Veit Nevaeh West Kayla Wiesneski N’zaree Williams

~ Denotes Dance Captain * Denotes International Thespian Society Member

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TECH CREW Student Technical Director/Stage Manager......................................................... Jack Schlederer Student Directors................................................................................ Molly Fritsch & Siobhan Larsen Master Electrician/Lightboard................................................................................... Jack Schlederer Lights.........................................................Jessica Jelinek, Brandon Kral, Alec Lau, Emily Mitchell*, Matt Ozburn*, Rachael Reis, Jack Schlederer, Michael Steinke Spotlights........................................................................................................... Alec Lau, Emily Mitchell* Soundboard Operator.......................................................................................................... Rachael Reis Assistant Soundboard Operators..................................Isabel Knutsen, Michael Steinke, Yahn Fly Master.................................................................................................................................Matt Ozburn* Fly Rail.................................................................. Adam Brener, Spencer Forsmo, Ryan Rusch, Yahn Marquee.................... Emma Blissitt, Alec Lau, Rachael Reis, Jack Schlederer, Michael Steinke Paint Crew.....................................................................Emma Blissitt, Rachael Reis, Michael Steinke Set Construction............................................................... Anna Baish, Isabel Bittner, Emma Blissitt, Adam Brener, Spencer Forsmo, Tyler Frieseke, Ali Hanus, Andrew Jacobsen, Jessica Jelinek, Isabel Knutsen, Yahn, Brandon Kral, Alec Lau, Emily Mitchell*, Matt Ozburn*, Rachael Reis, Nathan Restyanszki*, Jackie Rusch, Ryan Rusch, Jack Schlederer, Michael Steinke, Noah Suchy Deck Managers...................................................................................Jessica Jelinek, Michael Steinke Make-up Crew........................................... Leah Karrels, Jess Langlas, Amber Palen, Hailey Palen Stage Hands........................................... Anna Baish, Isabel Bittner, Emma Blissitt, Tyler Frieseke, Ali Hanus, Andrew Jacobsen, Isabel Knutsen, Ryan Polasky, Yahn, Jackie Rusch, Ryan Rusch, Noah Suchy

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6th Hour Acting Class..................................... Maryam Ashraf, Sophia Bauer*, Rayven Burdette, Alison Fabian, Ashlee Gesell, Aarcil Harper, Josh Koch*, Jared Krause, Jestine Langlas, Nevada Naegele, Daasia Nappier, Kayla Nappier, Tyler Null, Matt Ozburn*, Scott Pasbrig, Nathan Restyanszki, Nick Ritter, Katie Schoebel, Shelby Shields, Cameron Wiley, Nyjia Treadway-Williams 7th Hour Behind the Scenes Class.......... Aric Abplanalp, Lydia Berggruen*, Melissa Biefeld, Isabel Bittner, Kenny Brock, Celia Ellsworth, Zewdei Gebremedhin, Andrew Jacobsen, Chelsey James, Devin Kizorek, Jared Krause, Josh Lashell, Shayln Long, Monica Murphy, Nathan Nitz, Matt Ozburn*, Faith VeilCail, Kym Whitfield, Cameron Wiley 8th Hour Independent Studies in Technical Theatre Class..............................................John Brent, Deon Ellis, Spencer Forsmo, Alonna Harris, Andrew Jacobsen, Kayla Matusinec, Emily Mitchell*, Matt Ozburn*, Ryan Polasky, Rachael Reis, Nathan Restyanszki*, Jackie Rusch, Ryan Rusch, John Schlederer, Michael Steinke * Denotes International Thespian Society Member THE USE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT OR PHOTOGRAPHY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. FOR EVERYONE’S ENJOYMENT AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CAST AND CREW, PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES, PAGERS, BEEPERS OR OTHER DEVICES THAT MAY MAKE NOISE BEFORE THE SHOW BEGINS. NO TEXTING.

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PIT ORCHESTR A Conductor Guy Kammerer Violin Carly Grant Sabrina Black Haley Orlowski Chris Monty Tiffany Chang* Viola Darby Blaney Jasmyn Kosier Cello Emma Bittner Peter Lehman Upright Bass Aleks Zielonka

Reeds I David Bruck

Electric Bass Jeff Gilchrist*

Oboe Melanie Smith

Guitar Dave Topolovec*

French Horn Adam Carlson

Keyboard I Andrea Pelloquin*

Drum Set Scott Varga*

Keyboard II Dan VanZeeland

Percussion Zach Samis

Piano Jason Meissner*

Guitar Sam Waterbury

* Denotes Adult Musician

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SYNOPSIS ACT I The story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a tale that follows the journey of a dreamer. Joseph is the son of Jacob and one of twelve brothers. He is given a coat of many colors by his father, which is symbolic of his favor and an object of his brothers’ jealousy. The brothers decide to sell Joseph into slavery after initially plotting to have him killed. Convincing their father that his favorite son has died, they reveal his tattered coat and believe that they are rid of him once and for all. From his homeland of Canaan, Joseph is taken to Egypt where he becomes the slave of Egyptian millionaire Potiphar and earns his trust. Managing his household, he soon has to ward off the affections of Potiphar’s wife. Enraged and unwilling to assess the situation, Potiphar has Joseph thrown into jail where he interprets the dreams of his cellmates. The prisoners are awed by his hidden talents of interpretation and encourage Joseph to pursue dreams of his own.

ACT II Joseph’s fortunes take a turn for the better as the Pharaoh hears rumors of his talent.

Having strange recurring dreams about cows and ears of corn, the Pharaoh asks Joseph what his mysterious dreams could mean. Joseph determines that they are omens of a famine that will swipe the land in seven years. This foresight allows actions to be made to prevent devastation and grants Joseph a position as the second most powerful man in Egypt. Back in Canaan, Joseph’s brothers are afflicted by starvation and regret their treatment of Joseph. Hearing of the prosperity of Egypt, they unknowingly ask for Joseph’s help. He devises a test to see if his brothers have changed their ways, and finally reveals himself donning his dreamcoat once again.

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MUSICAL SYNOPSIS ACT I

ACT II

Overture

Entr’acte

Prologue

A Pharaoh’s Story

Jacob & Sons

Poor, Poor Pharaoh

Joseph’s Coat

Song of the King

Joseph’s Dreams

Song of the King (Reprise)

Poor, Poor Joseph

Pharaoh’s Dream Explained

One More Angel In Heaven

Stone the Crows

Journey to Egypt

Those Canaan Days

Potiphar

The Brothers Come To Egypt/ Grovel, Grovel

Close Every Door Go, Go, Go Joseph

Who’s the Thief Benjamin Calypso Joseph All the Time Any Dream Will Do/ Give Me My Colored Coat (Finale)

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D I R E C TO R ’ S N O T E S When I think of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, I envision a show as big as its title. Flashy, energetic, big dance numbers, and lots of music. It all feels so epic and gigantic. And it is.

In today’s world, color is all over, so much so that we barely notice it unless it is used particularly well, or until it’s absent, as it was in our fall production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Tonight we enter the world of color in a big way! Welcome to the Award-Winning Tosa West Trojan Players production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Joseph was first presented in London in 1968 as a 15-minute pop cantata and gradually expanded over the years to a full-length work. Joseph takes its story from the last chapters of Genesis in which a young man of great gifts, chastised by those around him for having such gifts, stays true to himself and by doing so achieves great things. It’s a powerful story we can all learn from. The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is familiar to most, perhaps from childhood Bible stories, and even more familiar as the musical gained popularity, not to mention the 1999 film starring Donny Osmond.

Skimming jauntily over the surface, the musical ignores the tale’s religious and historical significance as well as its potential for spiritual exploration. Its libretto is dotted with ambiguous and childish sentiments and is properly paired with a peppy, lightweight pop score that repeatedly drives home tuneful and modest melodies. Tonight, we honor the slender but sturdy bones that make this an enduring family favorite. This is feel good entertainment! Playful but not particularly witty, and every bit as spectacular.

In working on this production, I was reminded that it takes many talented people to put something of this magnitude together and make it all work successfully. This production involves students from Tosa West, Eisenhower Elementary School, Whitman Middle School, Wauwatosa Montessori School, and Immanuel Lutheran School. For anyone that’s counting that’s over 150 students including the cast, crew, and pit. I certainly owe a debt of gratitude to many people who were instrumental in making this a very special production. Thank you!

So here’s to dreaming big and hoping we create a very special theatrical experience for each and every one of you tonight.

Thank you for supporting the arts in the Wauwatosa community and spending “and hour or two” with us dreamers here at Tosa West.

Enjoy the show!

Adam Steffan Director

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FRESHMEN: Steven Anthony (Butler/Ensemble): Steven is a freshman here at Tosa West High School where he constantly exhibits the attitude of giving back to the economy through his studies. He is proud to portray the role of Butler as he has challenged himself in taking the next step in bettering himself as a singer and performer. This will be Steven’s second Trojan Players production, having taken part in OUR TOWN in the fall. Steven carries on in walking in the footsteps of a leader, coming closer to the wings of Eagle.

Abby Barbeau (Dream Dancer): Abby is a ninth grader at West and is ecstatic to be a Dream Dancer in the cast of JOSEPH! Her recent roles include an ensemble member in West’s production of OUR TOWN and Miss Hannigan in Whitman Middle School’s production of ANNIE. She is also in First Stage Theatre’s advanced improv group.

When Abby’s not on stage, you can find her coloring or baking cookies. She would like to thank her family for always being her biggest fans, and the JOSEPH cast and

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crew for making this musical such a fun experience. Abby hopes you’ll enjoy the show!

Emma Baran (Wife/ Egyptian): This is Emma’s first show at Wauwatosa West and she couldn’t be more thrilled! She previously has played Annie in ANNIE, JR., and Small Alice in ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR. Emma also did ANNIE at Sunset Playhouse where she played the role of Duffy. In her free time she enjoys dancing on her school’s dance team. Emma really loves theatre and can’t wait to continue it throughout her high school years. Break a leg everyone!

Gabe Burdette (Benjamin): Gabe is more than happy to be playing Benjamin in JOSEPH! This is his second show as a Trojan Player, and fourth show overall. In his free time, Gabe likes photography, drawing and hanging out with his friends.

Emily Chiesa (Ensemble): Emily is thrilled to be in the cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This is her

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first show here at Wauwatosa West; however, Emily was in ANNIE, JR. as a middle school student. When she is not on stage she enjoys band, choir, bells, tennis, soccer, newspaper and simply hanging with friends. She hopes everyone in the audience enjoys the show.

Adam Fendos (Guard/ Ensemble): Adam is excited to be a part of his first play at Tosa West. He previously played FDR in a middle school production of ANNIE, JR. When he is not in theatre, he can be found in his room, studying, or on the streets fighting crime.

One day he will be President.

Gabe Fisch (Dan): As a freshman, Gabe could not be more excited to be portraying the role of Dan in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHINCOLOR DREAMCOAT. This will be Gabe’s first show at Wauwatosa West, and second show overall. Previously, he portrayed the role of Drake in ANNIE, JR. at Whitman Middle School. Off the stage, when he isn’t up to his head in schoolwork, Gabe enjoys running and runs Track and Cross Country here at Tosa West as well. He also likes to play in the Trojan Band, read, and spend time with friends.

Rayna Klatt (Egyptian/ Wife): Rayna is excited to be joining the cast of JOSEPH her freshman year. She was in another production of JOSEPH last year and WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY before that. She was also in PINOCCHIO with the Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa. When she is not on stage she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing volleyball, and watching marathons of Doctor Who, Psych, and Modern Family. She also hopes that everyone enjoys the show.

Jessica Llanas (Dream Dancer): Jessica is thrilled to be in JOSEPH. As a freshman this is her second production at Tosa West. In the fall she was in the ensemble of OUR TOWN. Outside of the theatre, she loves art and music. She has performed for the past six years in the Milwaukee Children’s Choir.

This is her sixth year playing viola in the school orchestra.

Lauren Plantinga (Ensemble): Lauren is excited to be part of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This is

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Lauren’s second Trojan Players production.

Most recently, she was seen as Rebecca Gibbs in OUR TOWN. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, theatre and helping others through mission work. She is looking forward to being in future productions at Tosa West and wants to wish the cast and crew good luck!

David Rothfels (Judah): This is David’s 2nd show here at West and he is overjoyed to be playing Judah in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. David has been in other shows as an ensemble character, including SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, JR., ALICE IN WONDERLAND, and CATS. He has also played Rooster in ANNIE, JR. and was The Ugly Duckling in First Stage’s production of SHREK THE MUSICAL. In his free time, he

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procrastinates, plays video games, sings, hides in the theatre, plans to save/destroy the world, and has rapid mood swings that shock people. David hopes you enjoy the show!

Maya Schiek (Dream Dancer): Maya Schiek is a freshman and is very excited to be in JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! She was in OUR TOWN in fall and in ANNIE, JR., SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, JR. and ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Whitman. She plays the Mellophone in the Wauwatosa West Marching Band, Trumpet in the Jazz Band and French horn. In her spare time she enjoys reading, dancing, art, German and music.

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Hudson Schram (Zebulon): Hudson is overjoyed to be in the cast of JOSEPH. This will be his first show at Wauwatosa West.

Hudson enjoys playing football and baseball in his free time. He also hopes the audience enjoys the show!

Ellen Smith (Ensemble): Ellen is thrilled to be in the cast of JOSEPH! This is her first production at Wauwatosa West. She was in two plays at Whitman Middle School: SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK and ANNIE. Ellen has also been in many productions through the Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa: SLEEPING BEAUTY, PINOCCHIO and SNOW WHITE. When she is not on

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stage Ellen likes to hang out with friends, swim and paint. She would like to thank her friends and family who have supported her through each production! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Abby Strand (Ensemble): Abby is thrilled to be in the cast of JOSEPH. This is her first production here at Wauwatosa West. When she is not on stage she enjoys band, cheerleading, running, and biking. She hopes everyone in the audience enjoys the show.

Natalie Sullivan (Ensemble): After being in Marquette High’s production of JOSEPH in 5th grade, Natalie is thrilled that her first musical at

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Wauwatosa West is JOSEPH as well. As a freshman, this is Natalie’s first high school musical; but this is certainly not her first show, Natalie participated in OUR TOWN, and has been in other musicals in the past.

Outside of the theatre, Natalie likes to sing and draw. It’s likely you’ll find her doing both at the same time. She is happy to be a part of such a fun musical, and hope that you all enjoy it as well.

Jessica Wilson (Wife/ Egyptian): Jess is thrilled to be in the cast of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This is her first show here at Wauwatosa West. Jess has been in other theatre productions such as Kids At Sea, Kids in Space, Bridge to Terabithia, and Sleeping Beauty. When she is not on stage, she enjoys swimming, reading, going out with friends, and spending time with family. She hopes everyone will enjoy the show and have a lovely time here at West.

Alli Wendler (Dream Dancer): Alli is so excited to perform in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Having already put on the performance in her middle school, she is

thrilled to see it put on in a high school environment. This is only Alli’s first performance with the Trojan Players, but after falling in love with the people and the process, she can’t wait to do it again.

Outside of the theatre, Alli enjoys swimming, softball, art, and spending time with her friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show!

SOPHOMORES: Rayven Burdette (Asher): Rayven is much honored to be in JOSEPH! He has been preparing for the show for a long time, and is very excited for it.

Rayven has been active in theatre for two years. He played Alonzo in CATS, Paul in A CHORUS LINE (for which he won a Tommy Award), and George Gibbs in OUR TOWN. Rayven loves to sing and act. In his free time he can be found playing guitar and singing, or preparing for a role. He hopes everyone enjoys the show.

Xavier Feltes (Potiphar): Xavier Feltes is a sophomore and is very excited to be in the production JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING

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TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. He enjoys being in theatre because it’s a great experience. He has also been in the show OUR TOWN earlier this year and thought trying out for a musical would be even more interesting. He is sort of a geek and spends his free time performing for the band, gaming, and hanging out with friends. Xavier is still highly anticipating the zombie apocalypse and can still name all 151 first generation Pokémon. He hopes that everyone enjoys the show as much as he enjoyed being a part of it.

Aidan Gabriel (Joseph): Aidan is a sophomore at West and he is thrilled to be playing Joseph in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Aidan’s past performances at West High School include Mike in A

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CHORUS LINE, Skimbleshanks in CATS, Michael in PETER PAN, and an orphan in OLIVER. Aidan’s theatre experience also includes the musicals at Whitman and several productions with the Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa. When Aidan isn’t on stage, he enjoys practicing tricks on his pogo stick and singing along with his ukulele.

Molly Hess (Wife/ Egyptian/Dance Captain): This is Molly’s sixth show with the Trojan Players and she is thrilled to be a part of it. Previously, Molly was Rumpleteazer in CATS, Val in A CHORUS LINE, and Student Director for OUR TOWN. Over the summer, Molly participated in HOW TO SUCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at the Sunset Playhouse as a secretary. She loved learning from all the actors there and will

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definitely be returning! Molly would like to thank her best friend Molly Fritsch for being an amazing student director! #mollyproblems Alyssa Holland (Ensemble): Alyssa is happy to be in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This is her third show at West and her fourth show all together including SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR. She has also been in CHECK, PLEASE and OUR TOWN. When she is not on stage she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, working out, helping people and shopping! She hopes that friends, family and the rest of the audience enjoys JOSEPH! Lizzie Kniffin (Wife/ Egyptian): Lizzie is delighted to be in the Tosa West Trojan Players production of JOSEPH. Alex Lee (Baker/ Ensemble): Alex Lee is overjoyed to be in this show for many reasons.

The first is because Molly Fritsch is student director, and this fills

his lungs with jubilance. The next is because Mary Kayser. He is simply overjoyed that she is a person. Alex likes the crunchwrap supreme at Taco Bell. He is also excited that Calyn Bolton is in the show. Alex doesn’t like math. Phoebe’s voice turns his consciousness to mush.

Hess and Kniffin are pretty cool too.

Nathan Mowbray (Guard/Ensemble): Nathan is delighted to be in the Tosa West Trojan Players production of JOSEPH. Scott Pasbrig (Ishmaelite/ Ensemble): Scott is a sophomore, excited to be participating in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR DREAMCOAT. He first started theatre in the second semester of his freshman year. That was the year he decided to try out for A CHORUS LINE. He found himself a part of a new family, and a new passion. He went onto play Todd in CHECK, PLEASE, and just recently participated in the wonderful show of OUR TOWN. Scott is ecstatic to finish off his second semester with this production of JOSEPH.

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Gabe Poehls (Levi): Gabe is proud to play Levi, a brother of Joseph’s, in this year’s spring production. He is a sophomore here at West and JOSEPH will be his third show. His past productions include CATS and A CHORUS LINE. Outside of theatre he has a variety of hobbies including longboarding and making duct tape wallets, training in the sport of Boxhead 2play, eating healthy and listening to Youth Lagoon. He plans on having a great show every night and being a part of many shows to come.

Noah Strand (Gad): Tiberius Sentius Cinnatus, wizard of the eighth dimension and sophomore at West is honored to play the role of Gad in JOSEPH. Tiberius no longer resides on the eighth dimension due to his involvement with the albino monkeys of Count Leopold, who he now races on the backs of manatees every weekend along with King Cobuscus. Both will say they are superior to Tiberius in manatee riding; this is untrue as neither can ride while doing a handstand. Under the alias of Noah Olaf Strand, Tiberius was Mark in A CHORUS LINE and understudied in CHECK, PLEASE. He hopes that all in attendance will enjoy JOSEPH.

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Cobi Tappa (Simeon): Cobi Tappa is very excited to be a part of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This is Cobi’s third show with the Tosa West Trojan Players. In the past he has been involved with the shows CHECK, PLEASE as Louis and OUR TOWN as Dr. Gibbs. In Cobi’s spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends, playing/throwing cards, and spending his free time doing exactly what every mother or father expects from their 16 year old son, sleeping in until lunch and hanging around on the internet for the rest of the day. In this production, Cobi is playing Simeon, one of Joseph’s brothers. Simeon was the second oldest of the brothers and for some strange reason sings in a French accent.

Cobi hopes that you enjoy this presentation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and would request that when the Actors/ Actresses come and do their bows that you would kindly stand up and applaud them for a job well done. Cobi thanks you for his time.

50/50 RAFFLE: 50% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE TROJAN PLAYERS AND THE OTHER 50% WILL BE AWARDED TO THE LUCKY WINNER WHOSE RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER WILL BE POSTED IN THE LOBBY AFTER THE SHOW. DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!

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Sean VanZeeland (Issachar): Count Leopold von Lichtenstein, a sophomore at West who also goes by the name of Sean VanZeeland, is delighted to be playing the role of Issachar in JOSEPH. In the past, he has been in A CHORUS LINE, CATS, OUR TOWN, and CHECK, PLEASE, making this his fifth show.

He started his career in the 8th dimension, where he was a wizard who ran a business of farming albino spider monkeys used for rousting lesser wizards from the land of Kamino. Sadly, he himself was removed by King Cobuscus, who unfairly utilized a cake and an apple peeler. Anywho, in his free time he enjoys performing simplified magic for the humanoid beings in this world, playing piano, guitar, and six other instruments, and having weekly manatee races with his subordinate, Tiberius, which isn’t really a fair competition as Tiberius loses pathetically on a regular basis. Enjoy the show, and please keep food throwing to a minimum.

Mo Williams (Reuben): Mo Williams plays the role of Reuben, the eldest brother, and is overjoyed to be in JOSEPH. Mo is a sophomore and this is his first production as a Trojan Player. Mo is also a great poet, having written over 15 poems. He has quite the way with words. He hopes everyone loves the show.

Nyjia Williams (Dream Dancer): Nyjia is a sophomore and this is her fourth show here at Tosa West. She was also in ALICE IN WONDERLAND, CATS, A CHORUS LINE, and OUR

TOWN. Outside of theatre, Nyjia enjoys participating in choir and volunteer work for her community. For as long as she can remember, Nyjia has been interested in the weird but fascinating life in the theatre.

She enjoys the feeling of family that the theatre provides and she looks forward to future shows!

JUNIORS: Phoebe Albert (Narrator): This is Phoebe’s eighth show as a Trojan Player, and ninth show overall.

Phoebe is so excited to be playing the Narrator as it is her first leading role. Previously, she has portrayed Urleen in FOOTLOOSE, Peter Pan’s understudy in PETER PAN and Maggie in A CHORUS LINE, for which she won a Tommy Award. This past fall, she was the Student Director for the production of OUR TOWN. She also played violin in the pit orchestra for CATS her sophomore year. When Phoebe is not on stage, you can see her hanging out with friends, on Tumblr or buying every shade of red lipstick available. She would like to congratulate everybody on all of their hard work on this fabulous show and to break a leg!

Natalee DeBruin (Wife/ Egyptian): Natalee DeBruin is ecstatic to be appearing in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT. She participated in OUR TOWN last semester and for the first two years of high school was in cheerleading. Seeing as it is her first year in theatre, this is the first musical she has ever been a part of. Natalee joined the musical to continue on her love of trying new Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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things and being active. Other things she enjoys are antiquing and collecting time pieces. Natalee is excited to show you what she has got! Enjoy!

Alex Ille-Hoekstra (Ishmaelite/ Ensemble): Alex is a junior at Wauwatosa West and has previously been in two West productions, one Whitman, and an elementary school play. His roles include Gilbert in CATS, Butch in A CHORUS LINE, and now an Ishmaelite in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Outside of school Alex enjoys playing his violin, playing video games, and watching movies. He knows this show will be a blast and a success.

Sarah Laszewski (Dream Dancer): Sarah is super excited to be in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! This is her seventh production with the Trojan Players. She has also done two musicals at First Stage, and had a summer internship there. Sarah also sings in the Children’s Choir of Waukesha, takes dance lessons, is a middle school forensics coach, and is involved in many other extracurricular at West and outside of West.

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Next, she will be performing in NANCY DREW AND HER BIGGEST CASE EVER at First Stage Children’s Theater, from May 2nd to June 1st. Sarah hopes that you have just as much fun watching JOSEPH as she is having being in the show!

Nathan Restyanszki (Naphtali): Nathan is very stoked to be in his sixth musical at Tosa West, eight shows in total. Nathan was recently the Stage Manager in the show OUR TOWN. Nathan is a junior here at West so don’t worry, he’s still here for one more year. He also co-captains the Comedy Sportz team at West. When Nathan’s not in the theatre he’s usually spending most of his time in the band room, hanging out with his friends, or playing video games.

He hopes everyone who reads this will “STAY FROSTY.” Shelby Shields (Wife/ Egyptian): Shelby is so excited to be a Wife and Egyptian in this year’s musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. As a junior here at West High School, this is her fourth appearance on the stage. Acting is something Shelby enjoys very much, having started first in the Children’s Theatre

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of Wauwatosa when she was younger.

While she will miss this production greatly after it is over, she’s already looking forward to future shows the Trojan Players will be presenting.

at age ten as a dancing napkin in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Lydia has participated in eleven productions at Wauwatosa West.

Her favorite past roles include Wendy in PETER PAN, Bebe in A CHORUS LINE, and Emily in OUR TOWN. In the past year, Lydia Jahnay Wilson (Wife/ has become the President of the Trojan Egyptian): Jahnay is Players and has performed at both Skylight absolutely excited to be Music Theatre and the Overture Center for playing in this year‘s the Arts. Outside of theatre, Lydia enjoys production of JOSEPH spending time with her family, practicing AND THE AMAZING the guitar, and playing with her puppy.

TECHNICOLOR Lydia would like to wish the entire cast and DREAMCOAT. This is her crew of JOSEPH good luck! third show at Wauwatosa West. She has also appeared in CATS and OUR TOWN. Calyn Bolton (Mrs. When she isn’t on stage she is often found Potiphar): Calyn is somewhere singing nonstop! However she overjoyed to be in the also enjoys running track or hanging out cast of JOSEPH. This is with her friends. She is looking forward to her ninth show at everyone in the audience being blown Wauwatosa West. Calyn away by the show. has been seen in many productions such as CINDERELLA, MERCHANT OF VENICE, FOOTLOOSE, PETER PAN, CATS, A CHORUS SENIORS: LINE, CHECK, PLEASE!, and OUR TOWN. There generally isn’t a time she’s not on Ellie Anderson stage or in the theatre. She hopes you (Ishmaelite/ enjoy seeing the show as much as we did Ensemble): As a senior, working on it.

Ellie is thrilled to be a part of her first high Megan Jay (Dream school show, JOSEPH! Dancer): JOSEPH AND In the past, she has THE AMAZING been a part of THE TECHNICOLOR MUSIC MAN and THOROUGHLY MODERN DREAMCOAT is Megan’s MILLIE at Whitman, and SNOW WHITE AND eighth and final show ROSE RED and HANSEL AND GRETEL at Tosa West. She has through Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa. been an ensemble When not at rehearsal, Ellie can be found at member in CINDERELLA, FOOTLOOSE, the ski hill or practicing violin. She CATS, A CHORUS LINE, and OUR TOWN. In appreciates how welcoming everyone in PETER PAN she was a Lost Boy, Nibs. For the cast has been.

MERCHANT OF VENICE she played Tubal.

Megan plans on attending Steven’s Point Lydia Berggruen next fall as a freshman and majoring in (Wife/Egyptian/Dance English.

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Radha Kanchana Karthik (Wife/ Egyptian): Radha Kanchana Karthik is delighted to play the role of a wife in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHICOLOR COAT. As a senior, this is Radha’s third production at Wauwatosa West High School. Radha has performed in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and PETER PAN during her time as a Trojan Player. Radha loves to be a part of as much as she can at Tosa West, and she is a part of many other organizations such as Key Club, Tennis, and, most recently, the Color Guard.

She enjoys any and all forms of the arts, reading, and traveling in her free time.

Radha is overjoyed to be a part of this musical in her last role at Tosa West, and hopes you will enjoy her and all the other cast members’ hard work in this fantastic production.

Mary Kayser (Wife/ Egyptian): Mary is delighted to be in the Tosa West Trojan Players production of JOSEPH. Josh Koch (Pharaoh): Josh is delighted to be in the Tosa West Trojan Players production of JOSEPH.

Kateri Kuhn (Dream Dancer): Kateri is a senior at Wauwatosa West and is mostly seen in the theatre at all hours. She plans to major in Theatre Performance and cannot wait to go off to college. She has had a memorable and fantastic four years with the Trojan Players. Some of her 38

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favorite roles include Connie in CBYH, Nurse Kelley in HARVEY, Eleanor in FLIPCOM, Bassanio in MERCHANT OF VENICE, and Mrs. Webb in OUR TOWN. This theatre has truly given her a passion that she wants to pursue for a lifetime and cannot express her thanks and gratitude enough to her fellow cast members. So, to go out on a good note: “Enjoy the Show!”

Maxwell Sebastian (Jacob): Maxwell can’t wait to perform for you all in the role of Jacob.

In the past he has performed in four Trojan Player productions including PETER PAN, CATS, and OUR TOWN. In his free time he likes to travel across dimensions, plot to take over the world, and find new ways to scare cast members.

As a senior this will be his last performance at West and he wants thank those that helped him get this far. He also wants to thank you as the audience for supporting and enjoying such a great program at West High School.

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Go, Go, Go, Cobi... you will wow the crowd!

Go, Go, Go, Sophie... sing out strong and loud!

We are so proud of you both and your Amazing Technicolor Talents!

Big LOVE from Mom & Dad, AND the rest of Team Tappa CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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PAT R O N S The Tosa West Trojan Players would like to send a special thanks to the following patrons for their donations. These generous donations allow us to continue to create exceptional theatre experiences for our students and provide two $500 annual scholarships.

Producer ($500 +) Bridget Dunn Pete & Lisa Steinke Wauwatosa Village Task Force, Inc. Director ($250 +) Todd & Ruth Laszewski Jackie Visser Lead Actor ($100 +) Children’s Theatre of Wauwatosa Robert Cole David & Linda DeBruin Ellen Engelking Tom & Barbara Forbes Bonnie Lee Tara Samis Dave & Nicki Schlederer Suburban Women’s Club of Wauwatosa Bob & Gail Sebastian Kathy Quirk Featured Actor ($50 +) Steve & Jeanine Berggruen Andrea Loss Cynthia McGann John & Fran Panek Cast/Crew Member ($25 +) Anne & Phil Callen Jane & Kevin Carroll Ellie Darling Greg & Margaret Fritsch Elna & Lloyd Hickson Liz & Al Kuhn Jason & Kim Rusch Tracy Smith Audrey & Robert Steffan Dave & Mary VanZeeland Sean VanZeeland Rich & Karin Vetrano

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SPECIAL THANKS ACME Corp. Production Services Bill Anderson, Wauwatosa Montessori School Principal Alison Armstrong, Assistant to Mrs. Visintainer-Armstrong Brian Breber, Dennis Vanderschaegen, and the Tosa West Custodial Staff Kristin Bowers, Eisenhower Elementary School Principal Susan Brown & Sodexo, Lunch Tray Donation Michele Cervantes, Principal’s Secretary Tiffany Chang, Director of Orchestras Bridget Dunn, Costume/Fabric Donation Dr. Phil Ertl, Superintendent Anne Foglia, Whitman Middle School Administrative Assistant Friends from Room 134 and their Rockstar Teachers Mark Frohna, Headshots and Production Photography Suzanne Graber, Sunglasses Donation Dale Hidde Guy Kammerer, Director of Bands John Kellerman, Whitman Middle School Associate Principal Jeff Keranen, Whitman Middle School Principal Barb Lauenstein and Members of Key Club, Ushers Heidi Lippe, Whitman Middle School English Teacher & Production Support Betty Marks, Administrative Assistant Chad Mateske, Baseball Cap Donation Marc McDuffie, Production Support Jason Meissner, Director of Choirs Menomonee Falls Patio Players Nicole Modrow and Minuteman Press, Poster Design and Printing Mary Neumann, Eisenhower Elementary School Administrative Assistant Shannon Pahl, Eisenhower Elementary School Music Teacher Kate Sarner, Wauwatosa East High School Theatre Director Elizabeth Simon, Whitman Middle School Administrative Assistant Lisa Schrems, Associate Principal’s Secretary Kevin Schwartz, Pius XI High School Theatre Director Emily Steffan Lisa & Pete Steinke, Dressing Room Paint Donation and Makeover St. Anne’s Home for the Elderly St. Pius X Parish Tom & Sue Thaney Tosa West Trojan Players Alumni Tosa West Trojan Players Parent Network and Volunteers Christie Toye, Assistant to Athletics/Activities Jeff & Linda Vahl Kathy VanZeeland, Trojan Players Website Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa Laura Wainscott, Community and Alumni Liason Sharon Wallace, Immanuel Lutheran School Principal Wauwatosa School Board Tom Weissgerber, Whitnall High School Theatre Director Shari Weinstock, Publicity Coordination Young Life, Tech Week Support 42

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Costume Committee: Emma Gabriel Ruth Laszewski Angel Manley Beverly Meissner Liz Moran Rosie Petersen Lisa Strand Bridgette Schiek Wendy Treptow Logan Weingarten

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