CMT Rising Stars Present
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
February 18-26 • Featuring local performers ages 8-14
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
Izetta Fang Klein
Bio
Izetta Fang Klein, mother to 11-year-old twins, Austin and Parker, has been a Bay Area vocal teacher for over 13 years. Her alumni students are and have been in Broadway shows/tours such as Wicked, Something Rotten, and The Book of Mormon. Her current students have starred in CMTSJ’s shows such as Disney’s Frozen Jr., The Lightning Thief, Matilda, and American Idiot. She was most recently seen onstage at Palo Alto Players as Woman 2 in Working: The Musical, as Justice in Rock of Ages, and the Witch in Into the Woods. As a director/choreographer some of her shows include Thoroughly Modern Millie, Phantom, Into the Woods, Leader of the Pack, Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, the Wiz, Once on This Island, and Cabaret. Looking forward to working with your child!
Shannon Self
Bio
Shannon Self is excited to mix the virtual with the reality at CMT this summer! For the past 20+ years, Shannon’s CMT directing/choreography credits and collaborations have included: Anything Goes, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 13, Crazy for You, Joseph, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ragtime, Mary Poppins, Jekyll & Hyde, Disney’s Tarzan, Aida, Barnum, Tom Sawyer, Cinderella, Singin’ in the Rain, Disney’s When You Wish, The Who’s Tommy, West Side Story, Leader of the Pack, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Chess, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon. Shannon’s regional performing credits include: A Chorus Line (Cassie, Val, Sheila); Chicago (Roxie Hart); White Christmas (Judy); Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbitt); Beauty and the Beast (Babette, Silly Girl, Carpet); The King and I (Anna); Chess (The Arbiter); Seven Brides (Martha); The Full Monty (Pam), and Disney’s When You Wish (Cinderella). Shannon is a proud CMT alumna, a full time mother to her daughter Sabrina and teacher to 300 students at ACDS, and has a BA in Theater and Dance from Santa Clara University.
Jerry Lovejoy
Bio
Jerry Lovejoy is incredibly excited to be working this 54th season on Starlight Express, his 21st show with Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose. Jerry hails from San Jose and nearly 45 years of Jerry’s life have been spent as a church vocalist and musician. Jerry is married to his wife of 32 years, Karen, and is very involved in his local church. Jerry’s home is in Hayward.
Jerry has taught music to all ages from kindergarten to adult in school and church settings, including 12 years as music director at Milpitas Christian School and 4 years at Presentation High School. Jerry also works as vocal director at Stage 1 Musical Theatre in Newark where he vocal directed Annie and Sister Act.
During the day, Jerry works as the office manager/volunteer coordinator at City Serve’s Compassion Network, a faith-based non-profit organization in Fremont.
Jerry received his BA in vocal performance from Bethany University (CA), and an MA in choral conducting from Kansas State University.