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Gallery: Theatre opens ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

October 16, 2021 by Meghan Long

ACU Theatre brings new meaning to the Homecoming theme “Any Dream Will Do” with its performances of  “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The popular musical written by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber follows the story of Joseph and the coat of many colors but with modern twist. The show, directed by Gary Varner, runs from Oct. 15-17 at the Abilene Civic Center. Tickets can be purchased on acu.universitytickets.com or by calling 325-674-2787.

Seniors Nora Vellis and Rose Lee Alliston play narrators. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Jacob, played by junior Jack Bledsoe, is surrounded by his sons’ wives. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Juniors Landon Holub and Ryan Shupe play two of Joseph’s brothers. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Senior Corban Gililland and sophomore Zeke Merchant pose during a song introducing Jacob’s sons. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Joseph’s brothers sing about his coat. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Jacob gifts Joseph with a coat of many colors. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Joseph’s family takes a selfie after introducing themselves to the audience.(Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior Caleb Evans looks over the audience. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior Hayden Casey sings about the tragic death of Joseph. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Joseph’s brothers sell him into Egyptian slavery. (Photo by Meghan Long)
A member of the ensemble turns during a dance break. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Junior Ryan Shupe plays Potiphar. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Pharoah, played by junior Dillon Gutierrez, performs dressed as Elvis Presley. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Female ensemble members swoon over Joseph. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Potiphar’s wife, played by junior Riley Dodd, attempts to seduce Joseph. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Joseph prays in prison. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior Caleb Evans defeatedly travels to Egypt after his brothers sell him into slavery.(Photo by Meghan Long)
Joseph, played by senior Caleb Evans, accuses his brother of stealing from him. (Photo by Meghan Long)

The ensemble dances to 70s music during the curtain call. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Joseph, played by senior Caleb Evans, sings a final solo before taking a bow. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Senior Hannah Sanza leads a line of dancers in the finale. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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