Eau Claire Children's Theatre Presents JOSEPH, 6/27-30

The story is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, found in the Book of Genesis. It begins with The Narrator encouraging a group of schoolchildren to dream, and we are introduced to Jacob and his 12 sons, including Joseph, the favorite. Joseph's brothers are jealous of him for his beautiful coat, a symbol of their father's preference for him, and it is clear from Joseph's dreams that he is destined to rule over them. To get rid of him, the brothers sell Joseph as a slave to some passing Ishmaelites, who take him to Egypt. The brothers break the news to Jacob in the form of a country-western hoedown.

In Egypt, Joseph becomes the head slave of Egyptian millionaire Potiphar. When Mrs. Potiphar makes unreturned advances toward Joseph, Potiphar jumps to conclusions and throws Joseph in jail. There, Joseph meets two former servants of the Pharaoh who have had bizarre dreams. Joseph interprets them, and his premonitions come true. The Pharaoh is also having strange dreams and Joseph is sent for to interpret. Discovering that his dreams mean a famine is on its way, the astonished Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of carrying out the preparations needed to endure, and Joseph becomes the most powerful man in Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh.

Go Go Go Go! The saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Set to an aengaging cornucopia of musical styles, Joseph is a high-energy song and dance ending to ECCT's spectacular 22nd season!

Produced by Eau Claire Children's Theatre at State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St.

Performances: July 27-31, 2011

Performance Times: June 27-30 @ 7:30pm
June 30-31 @ 1:30pm

Ticket Prices: Adults-$18 Students/Seniors-$12 Youth-$8

Call 715-839-8877 for reservations or more information.