Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
One of the most popular titles in the catalog, this bright and breezy re-telling of the Bible story of Joseph and his Brothers was the first collaboration of young composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice. With a variety of pop styles including calypso, hoedown, French ballad, rock’n’roll, and many more, this show’s youthful and amusing attitude is well reflected in J Branson’s tongue-in-cheek backdrops and props, and in the highly creative costume collection.
Scenery
Humorous designs built in 1997 and refurbished in 2004, the whole package was given a complete overhaul in 2014. The clever set design is by J Branson.
Built: 1997/2014
Movement: Fly / crew motivated
Offstage space: 16’ SR & SL / 10'x30’ US
Number of Trucks: *
# Line sets used: 23
Groundrow: None
Portals: None / used house goods
Load-in crew: 8-carp / 4- elec / 2-prop / 3-fly
Load-in time:
Show crew: 4-carp / 2-elec / 2-prop
Fly crew: 3
*See Space requirements for Logistic Requirements
Costumes
The original costume design by Shawn Adrian DeCou has been augmented by additional designs by Debbie Roberts and Amber Creasser. (Costume choices now include various options for some characters, as a result.)
Built: 1997/2014
Supported cast: 6-principals / 13-male / 13-female / kid choir
Shipping: 4-gondolas / 1-hamper
Alterations: Some
Principal size range: Small/med/large
# Ensemble Bottoms: See above
# Ensemble Tops: See above
Shoes: None
Wigs: None
Properties
Built: 1997/2014
Offstage space: 16’ SR / SL
# of road boxes: 4-containers / loose
Furniture: Yes
Expendables: None
Specialty Items: Chariot / bleeding goat / camels
Individual items for rent: None
Drops
Built: 1997
# of drops: 9
Types of goods: Muslin / scrims / drapes
Size range: 54’x26’
Shipping: 2-hampers
Projections