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Affordable Family Fun
Bring the whole family out for an evening of professional entertainment -- at a price you can afford

Make Memories Together
Share a picnic on the grass. Snag some cotton candy. Get your picture taken with the cast. Marvel at the costumed characters and twinkling lights. It's a night you and your loved ones will remember!
 

Meet the Musical Director: Steven Applegate

We sat down with Steven Applegate, musical director for this year's festival. He shares his history and what audiences can expect this summer...

How did you get started in theater?
I used to be a singer/dancer onstage, and on one final dress rehearsal, the pianist got sick, and I was asked to play for the rehearsal... I have been in the pit ever since.

Have we seen you in anything lately? 

I was the MD for last year's Broadway In The Park production of "The Music Man." My most recent production (currently playing) is "ANNIE" at the Glendale Centre Theatre.

What is your vision for Joseph?

"Joseph" is such an uplifting and energetic show. I want to guide our actors and singers in presenting a great story that moves people... and invite the audience to have lots of fun along with us.

 
What should auditioners expect when they arrive on day one?

To be prepared to show off your unique musical talents. Be true to yourself up there. This show is a big mixture of musical styles, so whatever 'type' you are, there's something you can bring to the table.

Tell us what you love most about the show...

I love the story.  It's simple, yet heartwarming.  And the score is just so much fun!

AUDITIONS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING 

TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Director: Jeff Cason | Music Director: Steven Applegate
Choreographer: Ann Myers

PRELIMINARY VOCAL AUDITIONS
Monday, June 11 7:00pm -10:00pm in Johnson Hall, El Segundo Methodist Church

No appointments will be taken for these required preliminary auditions—First come, first served.

Preliminary auditions are required for anyone who wants to be considered for any role in the show, including dancers and ensemble. Prepare 32 bars from an uptempo song that showcases your vocal range. Songs from “Joseph” are acceptable. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. No CDs or tracks permitted.

CALLBACKS: ACTING/DANCE – Tuesday, June 12, 7:00pm -10:00pm in JOHNSON HALL. You will be notified if you have been called back for these acting or dance callbacks. Please dress to move.

FINAL CALLBACKS – Wednesday, June 13, 7:00pm -10:00pm in JOHNSON HALL. Only those performers who are specifically asked to come to final callbacks may attend. When called back, you will be given a specific time slot to come to Johnson Hall. These callbacks will consist of additional singing, reading from script, and movement. Please keep this important date open.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Aug 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30pm at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will be on a Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri schedule from 7:00pm -10:00pm and Sat. rehearsals from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Rehearsals begin on Monday, July 9 at 7:00pm.

FIRST REHEARSAL: Monday, July 9th at 7:00pm. We will distribute detailed rehearsal schedules, cover housekeeping issues, and begin rehearsal.

SCRIPTS and SCORES: Copies of the script and vocal arrangements will be distributed to principal cast members at the conclusion of casting. ALL PRINCIPALS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR LINES MEMORIZED BY THE FIRST REHEARSAL.

CREW: Openings in all areas including lights, scenery, make-up and costumes. No experience needed. Those interested should email Michelle Akeley, Production Manager at michelleakeley@gmail.com.

LOCATIONS: Johnson Hall is located at El Segundo Methodist Church (540 Main St., El Segundo). The performances will be held at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field (corner of Grand Ave. and Eucalyptus Dr., El Segundo).

ADDITIONAL INFO: Contact us at broadwayinthepark@gmail.com – or – www.esbroadway.com

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Plot Summary
Joseph is a handsome young man who is his father's favorite child, able to interpret dreams, and the bearer of an amazing coat. These facts lead Joseph's eleven brothers to become insatiably jealous. Thus, they sell Joseph into slavery to some passing Ishmaelites. After refusing the advances of his owner's wife, Joseph is sent to jail. Once in jail, he quickly becomes popular due to his ability to interpret dreams. The Pharaoh soon hears of Joseph's ability and appoints him to the post of Number Two man in Egypt. Years later, Joseph's now starving brothers arrive in Egypt and ask Joseph, whom they don't recognize, for assistance. Joseph, in turn, gives his brothers a scare, but eventually grants them all they desire, reveals his identity, and reunites the family. “Joseph” is sung-through in its entirety. There is no spoken dialogue. The production covers a broad stylistic range: from country, to Elvis, to calypso, and more. It is very fast-paced, and high energy.

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Character Breakdown

NOTE: The roles of Narrator and Pharaoh have already been cast.

JOSEPH: male, 18-30 (Tenor) Jacob’s favorite son, blessed with the ability to interpret dreams. Leading man, charismatic and charming. Strong actor/singer, moves well.

JACOB: male, 50-75 (Baritone) Father of Joseph and his brothers. Strong actor.

POTIPHAR: male, 50-70 (Baritone) A rich and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist who buys Joseph as a slave. Strong comic actor, must be adept at accents.

MRS. POTIPHAR: female, 30-50. (Mezzo) The seductive wife of Potiphar who attempts to lure Joseph to her bed. Strong actress and dancer, sex appeal.

BAKER: male, 25-45 (Tenor) One of Pharaoh's condemned servants. Character actor/singer. Doubles as a brother.

BUTLER: male, 25-45 (Tenor) One of Pharaoh's condemned servants. Character actor/singer. Doubles as a brother.

JOSEPH'S BROTHERS: male, 17-30 (Bass/Baritone/Tenor) Eleven siblings consumed with jealousy, who plot to get rid of Joseph. Strong comic actors who sing and dance. Solo song and dance features available.

THE WIVES: female, 17-30 (Alto/Soprano) Wives to the brothers. Double as Ishmaelites, dream dancers, Potiphar's servants, Pharaoh's attendants, and ensemble. Strong dancers/singers. Solo song and dance features available.

CHILDREN'S CHORUS: boys and girls, ages 7-14. The Children's Chorus starts as the audience for Narrator's tale, but soon gets into the action and helps her tell the story. Featured solos available. Singer/actors.

We are on TV!

For our blog post this week we thought it would be fun to post a video. El Segundo TV did a wonderful broadcast about us last season so we thought we'd share. It is only about 5 minutes long, but definitely worth watching. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGzx5G-X0SM

Local Theatre Stars Darren Giglio and Kendall Giglio to Appear In "Joseph"

BREAKING NEWS...

Local musical theatre stars Darren Giglio and Kendall Giglio have just been cast in this year's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Darren will be playing the role of Pharaoh and Kendall will be featured as the Narrator. Darren and Kendall are returning to the BITP festival, having performed as Max and Elsa in our inaugural production of "The Sound of Music" and have been featured performers in many mid-year events for our organization. 

Did we mention these two are a couple and just got married two weeks ago? That's show business for ya!

 

We are honored that their first debut as a married couple will be on our stage. We wish them all the best as they begin their new life together, and as they look forward to sharing their summer with us in the park.

Open auditions for the rest of the roles, including the title role of "Joseph" will be held mid-June. Join our Audition Email List for updates: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. We are looking forward to some great talent coming out this year. We hope to see you there!

Your Gift Makes This All Possible

We are so excited about the new offerings at Broadway In The Park this year. From great food to detailed Americana theming to simpler ways to pay, we are passionate about making your summer experience a memorable one.


But we can't do it alone -- we need your help.

When you give a gift of $25 or more today, you help us get the head start we need to build a great festival this summer. The first gifts of the year are the most important. Your early donation allows us to develop BITP into a truly special summer event and give families an experience they're cherish forever.

Donate $25 or more today and help us bring joy to our South Bay community! Click here to donate today.

You may also pay by check, made out to Broadway In The Park and mailed to: 

PO Box 3088, El Segundo, CA 90245. 

  Questions about the campaign? Email us!

Share You Ideas For This Year's BITP!

Have an idea how to make the festival better? Now you can share your feedback with ease. Introducing our brand-spankin' new BITP Comment Box!

Each August we read every single feedback form written to us after the show. Many of your great ideas and concerns influence what we keep and what we change for next year's festival. But why wait until AFTER the show when you can give us your ideas NOW?

Drop us a love note! We'll be posting a new question each month to get the comments flowing. Or you can just write whatever comes to mind. Go ahead. Check out the BITP Comment Box... it's a fun way to get involved and let your voice be heard! 

What's New At The Festival

Vacation's over! Festival season is officially underway and our staff and volunteers are hard at work preparing for this year's Broadway In The Park. One of the benefits of our off-season break is that we have time to research new ideas to make the upcoming season even more incredible. Here are just a few things in store for 2012:

Mobile Credit Card Processing -- This year we're introducing mobile credit card processing at the park. Our staff will be equipped with specially-outfitted smartphones, allowing you to use your credit card to buy tickets, concessions and merchandise... right on the field! Just swipe your card, use your finger to sign the screen, and enjoy all that BITP has to offer hassle-free.

Food That Fits -- We heard your suggestions! That's why this summer we're stepping up our food offerings to give you some truly good eats this year. We've been working with some great local vendors to bring you tastier and healthier box dinners for both kids and adults. We are also proud to be offering gourmet hot drinks served right on the field. Featuring Starbucks coffee and Ghirardelli hot chocolate (with marshmallows of course), you can snag a toasty beverage and beat the chill while you enjoy the show.

Festival Atmosphere -- In addition to our red ticket booths and popcorn lights inside the park, we're designing a festive promenade to greet you as you walk in the gate. Stroll past themed booths where you can grab a snack, rent a blanket, and learn more about our festival community. And don't stress if there's a line to get in... our costumed musical performers will serenade you and your loved ones while you wait!

The Dates -- We've bumped the dates this year! That's right guys and gals, Broadway In The Park is now taking place the second week of August (9, 10, 11 & 12). We look forward to presenting our event during a time of the summer that is historically warmer, giving you every opportunity to be cozy and relaxed as you enjoy music and munchies under the stars.

What would you like to see at BITP this year? Check out our new BITP Comment Box and give us your feedback!

Fun Details You Might Not Know About Joseph!

BACKGROUND OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

MUSICAL

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice.

STAGE PRODUCTIONS
Originally produced in 1968 as a 20-minute oratorio performed by children at a private school in London, an expanded version of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT followed as a record album and was subsequently performed as a full-scale production in London in 1973. JOSEPH was first performed in the United States in 1976 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It was revived off-Broadway in 1981 in a production starring Bill Hutton and later, David Cassidy and ran for 824 performances. Recent productions have starred Donny Osmond in Toronto and Michael Damian on Broadway. A production for television was filmed in 1999 starring Donny Osmond and Maria Friedman.

(Taken from the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization web site.)
http://www.rnh.com/show_detail.asp?id=JO

AWARDS
1982 Tony Awards *
 7 Nominations including Best Musical, Book and Score

1992 Laurence Olivier Awards (London) *
2 Awards for Best Set Design and Best Costume Design

A word from the Producer

I am so excited to present our third season of Broadway In The Park. What an amazing journey it's been!

Our first year was all about seeing if this over-the-top vision would work. Summer of 2010, running entirely on a wing and a prayer (and an unreasonable amount of coffee), our team managed to put together our very first show in the park. It was a success! We were blown away by the community's response and set out to see if we could do it again.

We did. And the results last year were so much greater than we could have expected. "The Music Man" was presented to over 2,000 people, who came from all over Southern California to enjoy our special brand of theatre under the stars. It was a real treat to see everyone from couples sharing a romantic night out to parents and their young children watching a show together (some for the very first time). Seeing the kids sing and dance their way out of the gates at evening's end, filled with the wonder of live theatre, was a reminder of why we do what we do.

Last season also saw the successful launch of our Charity Partners program, where we assigned each night to a local children's charity and raised money and awareness for their cause. I was giddy on the day that I got to deliver the checks, totaling 10% of our ticket revenue, to four very worthy organizations that are furthering music and education in our local community.

So here we are, year three. And I'm grateful for the possibilities that lie ahead. The last two years have shown that family-friendly summer theatre has a place in the South Bay. This year is all about doing it with excellence. From healthy and tasty box dinners, to higher production values, to warm cocoa on the field at intermission, we want to create an experience for you and your loved ones that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Thank you for taking the journey with us. In the midst of these trying times for arts organizations across the country, we count ourselves blessed to be here with you. I know you'll have a blast at Broadway In The Park this season. After all, good things come in threes!

Broadway In The Park presents....

Broadway In The Park is proud to announce Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" as this summer's production, August 9-12, 2012!

Bursting with catchy songs and energetic choreography, "Joseph" is the perfect family musical for the South Bay community. Executive Producer Jeff Cason remarks, "It's a show that parents and their children can enjoy together while sharing a picnic on the grass. We really wanted to bring an upbeat and colorful production to the festival this year, one that speaks to people of all ages."

"Joseph" will run Thursday, August 9 through Sunday, August 12 at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field. Now in its third year, this El Segundo tradition returns with turn-of-the-century theming, costumed characters, fresh and tasty box dinners, and a live Community Pre-Show consisting of performing arts groups from all over the South Bay.