Let's continue our e-interviews with members of the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which takes the stage this weekend in Huntington!
Today, let's hear from the show's co-star - the Narrator, played by my pal Nancy Jackson.
Q: For those who haven't see it, what is Joseph about?
Nancy: Joseph is the story from Genesis in the Bible about Jacob and his 12 sons. Joseph is Jacob's favorite. Jacob buys Joseph a multicolored coat, which causes jealousy in the brothers. Joseph is also a dream interpreter, which makes the brothers angry when they don't like his dreams. They then decide to kill Joseph and hide the truth from their father. They end up selling Joseph into slavery. He ends up in Egypt and interprets Pharoah's dream, saving Egypt from seven years of famine. Pharoah makes Joseph his second in command. His brothers end up starving from the famine and come to Egypt to ask for food. They discover that it is Joseph who has saved them and he is reunited with his family. The Narrator guides the audience through the story.
Q: Why did you want to be in this show?
Nancy: The Narrator is a role that has great appeal to most every female musical theater singer. It has an impressive range vocally and LOTS of lyrics to learn! She is the front and center teller of the story. She dances and flirts and plays along through the entire story, (hopefully!) engaging the audience and drawing them into her tale.
Q: What's your favorite thing about the show?
Nancy: It is fun and colorful and surprising and will have you tapping your toes and dancing in the aisles!
Q: Have you had fun working on this with the rest of the cast?
Nancy: We have an amazing group of talented people who are fun and and great to work with. It has been a total joy!
Q: When and where will the show be presented?
Nancy: The Jeslyn Performing Arts Center on 4th Ave in downtown Huntington. May 20, 21, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. and May 21 and 22 at 2:30 p.m.
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