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(Manasquan, NJ) Algonquin Arts Theatre (Pamela Ward-Executive Director) is proud to announce the cast and creative team for its October musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from October 11 through October 20. Tickets start at just $27 and may be purchased at www.algonquinarts.org, by calling 732-528-9211 or by visiting the Algonquin Arts Theatre box office Monday through Saturday, 10AM-4PM located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, New Jersey.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
October 11 - October 20, 2024
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Get ready for a musical extravaganza that will dazzle your senses and ignite your imagination. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a vibrant and joyous spectacle that brings the tale of Joseph and his brothers on their rollicking adventure, filled with laughter, love, and unexpected twists. Bring the entire family to witness this magnificent array of colors, music and pure theatrical magic! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score.

The cast for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat includes:

MATTHEW JOHNSON (JOSEPH) is thrilled to dive into his sixth show at the Algonquin theatre! He's previously been seen notably in Tommy (Tommy), Avenue Q (Princeton) and Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik).

MARIA HEITMANN (NARRATOR) is thrilled for her Algonquin premiere with Joseph! A Theatre Artist in NYC|DC|NJ, Maria is a Director at Nu Sass Productions in DC. Credits include: Oklahoma! (Laurey Williams), The Importance of Being Earnest (Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew), The Taming of the Shrew (Katherina), Our Town (Emily Webb), and DC's 2021 Monologue Madness Champion.

DANNY MARKS (PHARAOH/LEVI) is proud to be part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! You may know him from previous Algonquin productions such as, Hello Dolly (Ensemble), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Choir), ELF! The Musical (Ensemble) and Grease! (Ensemble).

JON BIONDO (JACOB) is making his theatrical debut in Joseph, fulfilling a lifelong dream to be in a stage production of his favorite musical. Jon is so grateful to Algonquin for his big break.

JOSEPH BRYANT (SIMEON) is grateful to return to AAT where he was seen in Spring Awakening (Otto). Credits include: Addams Family (Gomez), Something Rotten (Bottom), Guys & Dolls (Benny), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Grease (Sonny & Eugene), Fiddler On The Roof (Mendel), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharaoh/Naphali) and Biloxi Blues (Donald Carney).

JAVIER COSS (JUDAH) is excited to portray Judah in this production. He has performed in such shows as West Side Story (Shark), In The Heights (Ens, Sonny & Piraguero u/s) and Pippin (Lewis).

EDWARD ITTE (REUBEN) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Joseph this fall at AAT. Most recent Algonquin credits include: Cats (Mungojerrie/Macavity), Grease (Sonny) and Elf the Musical (Buddy).

JOHN ALBRECT (POTIPHER) has been seen on the AAT stage since 2015, most recently in Hello Dolly. Other productions include: Christmas Story, Amadeus, Annie, Mamma Mia, Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast, and Guys & Dolls to name a few. John has also been a rehearsal stage manager for several productions.

IMMANUEL ARCHILLA (ASHER) is thrilled to perform in Algonquin's production of Joseph in the role of the Brother Asher. Some of his past productions include; Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), The Last 5 Years (Jamie), Little Women (Laurie), Xanadu (Sonny), and more.

MAX DEVIVO (BENJAMIN) is excited to be in his fifth production with the Algonquin! Recent credits include: All Shook Up (Ensemble), The SpongeBob Musical (Perch Perkins), Addams Family (Gomez Addams), and The Sound of Music (Friedrich von Trapp). Max is a freshman acting major at Grunin Performing Arts Academy. He is also a Life Scout with BSA Troop 36.

JOSH FERRO (NAPHTALI) is ecstatic to be making his Algonquin debut as Naphtali! Some of his previous credits include: The Lightning Thief (Luke Castellan), Grease (Eugene), and Almost Maine (Pete/Man).

CHARLIE HUGHES (GAD/BUTLER) is very excited to be a part of this production of Joseph! He has been acting since the seventh grade. You may have seen him in productions at the Algonquin including Hello Dolly! (Ambrose) and Elf: The Musical (Matthews/Ensemble) and Fiddler on the Roof (Bottle Dancer/Ensemble).

MOLLY IDZAHL (ISSACHAR) is so delighted to be in their first Algonquin show! They have previously performed with BMHS Mustang Players in Mean Girls Jr. (Janis), Newsies (Ensemble), and Matilda (Ensemble).

JAKUB KRISO (DAN/BAKER) is a Senior at Brick Memorial High School and is beyond excited to be returning to the Algonquin Arts Theater. Recent credits include: Cats (Alonzo), Matilda (Trunchbull), and Mean Girls (Mr. Duvall).

STANLEY SKALECKI (ZEBULUN) is ecstatic to be Brother Zebulun in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! He was recently in Algonquin's production of Tommy (Ensemble), and is thrilled to make his return for such an awesome show!

MARISSA DEVEAU (WIFE) is thrilled to be back at AAT! Onstage: Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), West Side Story (Anybodys), Children of Eden (Yonah), Titanic (Kate Mullins), concerts with The Philadelphia Orchestra and NY Philharmonic. Music Direction: Tuck Everlasting, Mary Poppins, Elf, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Marissa also works with the AAT Performing Arts Academy and AYE as a teaching artist.

JEN EAGAN (WIFE) is thrilled to be making her debut at AAT. Favorite credits include: The SpongeBob Musical (Karen), Willy Wonka (Mrs. Teavee) and Into the Woods (Baker's Wife).

SILVIA FRAGALE (WIFE) is excited to perform in her first production with AAT. Silvia has been performing since she was young. She studied at Fordham U. Most recent credits include: Seussical (Bird Girl#1), Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl/Ensemble) and Beauty and the Beast (Asst. Director).

MADISON GREENFIELD (WIFE/APACHE DANCER) is overjoyed to return to the Algonquin Stage, having recently played Jellylorum in AAT's production of Cats. Some past productions include Newsies (Elmer), Mean Girls Jr. (Regina George), and Matilda (Hortensia).

AVERY NEWMAN (WIFE) is a junior in high school who is thrilled to be a part of her first Algonquin production. Previous productions include: Legally Blonde (Pilar), Chicago (Six/Annie), Shrek the Musical Jr. (Dragon).

ADELINE O'MARA (WIFE/POTIPHAR'S WIFE) is currently a theatre major at RBRHS and is excited to be back performing on the Algonquin Stage! Favorite credits include: Cats (Quaxo), The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward), and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Snoopy).

SHEA PRESTON (WIFE) is thrilled to perform in her third AAT production! Previously, she was seen in Between the Lines (Grace), Shrek Jr. (Fiona), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), and many more!

BRIELLE ROCHE (WIFE) is thrilled to be in Joseph for the second time! This is Brielle's first time in a show at AAT and she is an intern as well as in the cast! She is learning from those working on this production team and has loved every moment.

The Children's Chorus consists of PATRICK ABEL, PEYTON AFANADOR, BRUCE BOYLE, ABIGAIL DALEY, SADIE FICARRA, ISABELLA HERNANDEZ, BRYNN MCKEE, EMMA RAUSCHENBACH, JOSEPH SERZAN, JACK SPENCER and JAX TERRY.

The Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat creative team includes; Anthony Greco, Director; Jessica O'Brien, Choreographer; Stephen Strouse, Musical Director; Marissa DeVeau, AYE Teaching Artist; Chip Heptig, Rehearsal Stage Manager; Jade Rogers, Assistant Stage Manager; Rachel Krupnick, Production Stage Manager; Jason Greenhouse, Scenic Designer; Roman Klima, Lighting Design; Joanne Penrose, Costume Coordinator; Joseph Ficarra, Prop Design; Jan Topoleski, Sound Design; Brielle Rouche, AYE & Costume Apprentice; and Julie Nagy, Producer.

*Indicates Algonquin Youth Ensemble (AYE)

*Algonquin Youth Ensemble (AYE) is Algonquin's marquee arts education program within the theatre's Performing Arts Academy. Students are selected to participate through a highly-competitive audition process prior to the start of the semester. In addition to rehearsing for the main stage performance in which they are cast, AYE students are enrolled in a class that runs in conjunction with the rehearsal period, teaching theatre skills and concepts that are applied to the production.

Algonquin's season sponsor is Diane Levitz in loving memory of Jerry Levitz. Show and series producers include: Spring Lake School of Dance, Janice Blanton, Deborah Dec, James & Arlene Donegan, JL Grandinetti, Vincent Gifford, Boris Jelic, and "Broadway" Ray Soehngen.

For more information about Algonquin Arts Theatre, please visit www.AlgonquinArts.org.

ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (AAT) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film.

Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working alongside seasoned professionals.

AAT provides a platform for local and regional performers to showcase their work and offers audiences the opportunity to engage very directly and personally in the arts, fostering greater participation and providing an engaging means for exploring personal and societal issues through the world of the stage.

Algonquin Arts Theatre's programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding is also provided by the PNC Foundation, Manasquan Bank, Sunnyside Manor, the Dodge Foundation, the Provident Bank Foundation and the generosity of other businesses and our patrons.