Young cast behind Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat
Sydney’s emerging stars are poised to steal the limelight when the classic musical Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat hits the stage. Meet the cast of the production.
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Fledgling performers from across Sydney are set to ignite the Capitol Theatre when a reimagined production of classical musical Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat hits the stage in February.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber production follows the tale of Jacob’s favourite son, Joseph, and his 11 brothers who sell him into slavery.
Euan Fistrovic Doidge stars as Joseph, Trevor Ashley as Pharaoh and Paulini Curuenvauli as The Narrator, who guides the audience as Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams with the help of his iridescent coat.
Among the talented ensemble is Bexley North’s Chloe Delle-Vedove, who, at 11, is somewhat of a seasoned thespian with performances in Mary Poppins and Frozen to her name.
Playing a young Arendelle in Frozen and one of Mary Poppins’ chargers, Jane Banks, in the musical has helped prepare her for the demanding role in Joseph.
“It was absolutely amazing because it was such a big role as well and it was one of the main, lead roles,’’ she said.
“I had tonnes of fun. There were a lot of lines to remember and at some points I gave up but kept on going.’’
Unlike her previous roles on the stage, working on Joseph sees her surrounded by a cast dominated by her own age group, from eight to 13.
“There’s a heck of a lot of kids in this,’’ Nadine’s Academy of Dance student said.
“ … Joseph is much more active. It’s full on.
“It’s hectic but it’s so much fun because you can make so many friends.’’
For Drummoyne sisters Tasmyn and Beatrix Alder, when rehearsals wrap up in the studio, they continue in their backyard.
“We’re not really competitive but we do a lot of eisteddfods,” Tasmyn, 11, said.
“I love singing probably the most because I sing every hour of the day.’’
At the Academy of Music and Performing Arts studios at Alexandria on Wednesday, Paulini met young performers for the first time after they have spent the past three weeks of their school holidays rehearsing choreography and songs written by Tim Rice, including the upbeat Go Go Go Joseph.
After a break through January, Curuenvauli is poised to thrust herself on the stage once more, which is a good thing given she will spend the entirety of Joseph on it, eight times a week.
“I’ve become really attached to it and feel connected to it with the kids and the ensemble,’’ she said.
“It’s funny, it’s amazing how this particular musical has challenged me vocally. It’s not in that pop, contemporary style.’’
As a child, the Australian Idol alumni would perform concerts instead of the gruelling process of musicals.
“The difference is having to perform every day not knowing what’s happening on that stage,’’ she said.
“Some times props don’t work and people forget their lines so you’re always got to be alert. I’m pretty much singing the whole show so it’s fun trying to learn the lyrics.
“I do love the beginning of Pharaoh’s Story. There’s a intimacy about the Pharaoh’s Story and it’s melodically beautiful and the kids bring such an innocence to the show which is lovely to see and hear. It’s magical.’’
The musical opens at the Capitol Theatre on February 11.
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