In Dock Mennonite Academy's vibrant production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber and directed by Emily Rittenhouse, a sense of true justice was felt by all in the crowd. Through the deep and emotional story of Joseph, son of Jacob, we see a steady rise to power and prosperity as a result of Joseph's patience, kindness, and humility. In the beginning, Joseph is one of many sons under his father's name, but he is the most adored and cared for of all the sons. To demonstrate his special fondness of Joseph, Jacob presents him with his own multicolor robe that he may show off to all in his sight. Soon, Joseph's brothers are furious with their father's love and protection over him, and they sell their brother into slavery where he is later summoned and brought to Pharaoh, who uses him for his renowned dream interpreting skills. In the end, Joseph forgives his brothers for their wrongdoings and he welcomes them back into his life, just as a humble and heroic protagonist should do.

Joseph (Alex Martin) is the favored son of Jacob, who is given the technicolor robe, braves Potiphar and Pharaoh, and prevails over his brothers cruelty, forgiving them and maintaining his heroic character throughout his entire journey. Martin's brilliant portrayal of the courageous and humble Joseph, was an exceptional display of what true character development looks like. From the emotional singing, to the deep and heartfelt dialogue, to the mastered high notes, each moment of stage time Martin was given, he did not waste.

The narrators (Carlie Cocco, Alexa Kennel, and Hannah Landis) are a passionate trio of singers who explain the life and hardships of Joseph through the use of song. Cocco, Kennel, and Landis' performance as the narrators displayed the level of difficulty it took to describe Joseph's life through only singing. Each scene was executed by these three exceptionally, in a way that the audience was kept entranced throughout the entire show.

Pharaoh (Levi Longacre) is the king who brings Joseph out of prison to interpret his confusing dream. Longacre's dramatic rendition of Pharaoh was brilliantly pieced together and put on as it should have been, with great animation and movement.

Overall, Dock Mennonite wowed the crowd with their show-stopping, radiant, technicolor performance of the well known and widely loved Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

—Reviewed for the Cappies by Ryan Schaafsma of Delaware County Christian School