Theatre on a Shoestring


Official Joseph logo


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THE STORY

This timeless Biblical story is presented as a cornucopia of late 20th-century pop music. Joseph, a young man with the ability to interpret dreams, who elicits envy for his gorgeous coat, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. After running afoul of Potiphar's seductive wife and suffering mightily, he wins Pharaoh's confidence and becomes the Number Two man in Egypt. When his brothers, who no longer recognize him, come looking for a handout, he gives them a scare, but quickly forgives them. The sons of Jacob are then reconciled.


Our very special program design

Our program/poster, designed by Marc Westenburg

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THE CAST

Jeremy Swigart as Joseph
Jeremy Swigart as Joseph

Narrators -- Melissa Swigart and Jill Guidice

Jacob, Ishmaelite, guard -- Jay Elsen

Rachel, Pharaoh's harem -- Shannon Crothers

Leah, Pharaoh's harem -- Jenni Jeffrey

Bilhah, Pharaoh's harem -- Rachel Schmidt

Zilpah, Pharaoh's harem -- Leanne Koller

Reuben, "Angel" soloist, Potiphar's servant, guard -- Mike Kuderer

Reuben's wife, Mrs. Potiphar's servant, Pharaoh's harem -- Annie Wachter

Simeon, Pharaoh's harem -- Jenna Baltz

Simeon's wife, Mrs. Potiphar's servant, Pharaoh's harem -- Diana Wieman

Levi, Potiphar, guard -- Bryan Eddy

Levi's wife, Mrs. Potiphar, Pharaoh's harem -- Mo McKenna

Naphtali, "Calypso" soloist, Potiphar's servant, guard -- Josh Guidice

Naphtali's wife, Mrs. Potiphar's servant, Pharaoh's harem -- Lindsey McNown

Issachar, Baker, Potiphar's servant -- Nate Meagher

Issachar's wife, Pharaoh's harem -- Heather Hess

Dan, Pharaoh's harem -- Sarah Sullivan

Dan's wife, Ishmaelite, color guard, Pharaoh's harem -- Maria Wilson

Gad, guard -- Ryan Gann

Gad's wife, Mrs. Potiphar's servant, Pharaoh's harem -- Diane Johnson

Judah, Pharaoh -- Jared Kuruzovich

Judah's wife, Pharaoh's harem -- Danielle Israelson

Zebulun, "Canaan Days" soloist, Potiphar's servant,guard --Marc Westenburg

Zebulun's wife, Pharaoh's harem -- Heather Dreisbach

Asher, Butler -- Ryan Meagher

Asher's wife, Ishmaelite, Pharaoh's harem -- Melissa Herold

Benjamin, guard -- Ryan Eddy

The VOICE -- Frank Dloniak

Color guard -- Lisa Jensen

THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Robert Arnold
Teresa Arnold
Beth Ascher
Caitlyn Berz
Jilanne Bohnert
Sam Cable
Jena Christopherson
Leah Eddy
Nikki Herndon
Nicole Heyerdahl
Victoria Higbee
Amanda Hove
Katie Hove
Megan Olson
Melanie Reed
Tara Sagehorn

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THE ORCHESTRA

Keyboard/Conductor -- Janetter Knutson

Flute -- Jennifer Swofford

Clarinet -- Jennifer Warthan

Drums -- Chad Smith

Percussion -- Tom Ziegelbauer

Keyboard -- Ann Herrman

Guitar -- Jeff Janusheske

Bass -- Jym Farley

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THE PRODUCTION STAFF

Musical Director -- Janette Knutson

Artistic Director -- Laurie Swigart

Set Design -- Laurie Swigart

Head Carpenter -- Dave Guidice

Lighting Design -- Michael Hicks

Sound Design -- Wayne Lehrman

Costume Design -- Laurie Swigart

Choreography -- Laurie Swigart, Mike Hicks
Mo McKenna, McKenzie Olson

Stage Manager -- Patty Elsen

Publicity -- Diane Hanson

Tickets -- Connie Schaitel

Poster Artwork -- Marc Westenburg

Joseph's Coat -- Patty Elsen

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THE PRODUCTION CREW

Seamstresses -- Sandy Westenburg, Betty Lamb, Pam Petersdorf
Lisa Sanders, Nancy Weber, Carrie Andrew, Glenna Faus

Construction Crew -- Frank Dloniak, The Cast

Scene Painting -- Emily Ascher, Jill Guidice, Heather Dreisbach

Lights -- Angie Pace, Tessie Haun

Stage Crew -- Bob Gaunky, Emily Ascher, Dan Fuhrmann, Bryan Davis

Costume Maintenance -- Katie Maxwell

Makeup -- Tessie Haun

Hair Dressers -- Rachel Yahnke, Sarah Michaelson

Ushers -- SAS Theatre Booster Club

Children's Choir Assistants -- Dana Christopherson, Melissa Arnold

Programs -- Dane Higbee, Sara Herndon

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THE SHOW

(Photos taken during dress rehearsal)

Welcome!
Welcome!
Our narrators open the show
Our narrators open the show
Jacob and favorite shoe
Jacob and favorite son
Mrs. Potiphar and her entourage
Mrs. Potiphar and her entourage
Go Go Go Joseph!
Go Go Go Joseph!
Narrators and kids kick off the second act
Narrators and kids kick off the second act
Pharaoh and Joseph negotiate
Pharaoh and Joseph negotiate
Pharaoh's harem
Pharaoh's harem
Grovel...grovel...
Grovel...grovel...
His amazing colored coat!
His amazing colored coat!
Our family portrait
Our family portrait
Brother and sister...Mom's pride and joy
Brother and sister...Mom's pride and joy
Our float...a great marketing technique
Our float...a great marketing technique


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