April 25, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer
Hingham's own Tim Bevens is playing the leading role in the Academy of the Company Theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," which runs through May 1.
Written by Broadway’s most dynamic duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, "Joseph" is a "high-octane" musical based on the story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis.
The family-friendly show follows Joseph, the favorite son blessed with prophetic dreams, on his journey from being a slave to one of Egypt’s most powerful men.
Jealous of Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams and of their father’s growing affection for him, Joseph’s brothers sell him as a slave. When the pharaoh calls on him to help decipher a dream, Joseph’s predictions allow him to rise to a position of power, turning the tables on his covetous brothers.
"This whole experience has truly been a dream for me," Tim told the Hingham Anchor. "Theater has been a part of my life for quite some time; I remember going to shows when I was younger and having that feeling of 'I want to do that too.'"
Bevens, a Hingham High School sophomore, is a member of the Drama Club, most recently appearing as Oscar in the production of "Sweet Charity."
Tim auditioned for the part of "Joseph" for the Company Theatre's production back in January, not knowing what to expect. "I remember being in the theater for the audition, absolutely terrified because I was in a room surrounded by some of the most talented people I’ve ever met," he recalls.
Tim encourages as many people as possible to attend The Company Theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" to experience "the amazingly talented cast, beautiful sets, and stunning costumes."
His favorite part of the show is the costumes. "Joseph's coat was made by Alison Gordon and is absolutely stunning," Tim said. "The show's success should be credited [in large part] to our music director Melissa [Carubia], who has shown immeasurable amounts of dedication and love to the cast, as well as our directors Zoe [Bradford] and Sally [Ashton Forrest]. This show would not be on the stage without them."
Tim also gave a personal shoutout to his voice coach, Ally Lynch, who has shown him tremendous support, "both vocally and mentally" throughout the entire process.
"I would not be where I am without her," Tim said. "This truly is a fantastic musical no one should miss and that I hope everyone gets to see!"
A musical of biblical proportions, Joseph features dazzling costumes, eye-popping sets, athletic choreography, and an unforgettable score. The show is directed by award-winning director and Company Theatre co-founder Zoe Bradford, featuring musical direction by A.C.T.’s Director of Education, Melissa Carubia and choreography by Sally Ashton Forrest.
"Joseph is an entirely sung-through show that showcases many different musical styles, from a Western hoedown to a French bistro tune to a smooth Calypso," says Carubia. "These kids sing and dance them all with remarkable energy, character and stamina."
"Joseph" runs through Sunday, May 1 with evening and matinée performances. General admission tickets are $26, and premium seating tickets are $33.For a complete list of showtimes, to purchase tickets, or for more information, visit www.companytheatre.com or call the box office at (781) 871-2787.
Congratulations to everyone involved! So much talent on that stage! Well done to the cast and crew of this joyous production. Thank you for Hingham Anchor for the coverage
Amazing talent on stage I can’t believe what the director can bring out of these kids on stage it’s absolutely stunning! A must see you’ll leave dancing and humming all the way home!