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Script, Music, and Lyrics by WAYNE ROBERT SCOTT
Additional Music and Lyrics by Kevin Janosky and Wayne R. Scott
The Cast: 30 or more; 15 men
The Set: Flexible; may be simple 1 unit
Approximate Length: 2 acts, 120 min.
This musical play script is set in ancient Egypt, this dramatic tale tells of a young man’s struggle to remain true to his beliefs and convictions despite overwhelming tragedy and injustice. The story follows Joseph as he falls prey to the wicked whims of his scheming brothers.
Condemned to struggle as a slave in Egypt, he must now rely on his faith in God to overcome treachery and imprisonment in his quest to do what is right. This powerful award winning musical rendition of a life lived against all odds is one of the most adventurous and touching true stories of all time.
Witness dreams-come-true as the age-old story of Joseph unfolds to reveal a faith and love that overcomes murder, betrayal and slavery. Powerful drama and adventure blends together in this award-winning musical based on the beloved story from the Torah.
Joseph – God’s Man of Dreams and Destiny
Slave Broker – Greedy Merchant
Potiphar – Pharaoh’s Steward
Semenka – Potiphar’s Foreman
Ningal – Potiphar’s Wife
Imhotep – Potiphar’s Trade Steward
Young Joseph – About Age 9 to 11
Jacob – Patriarch of Joseph’s Family
Rachel – Mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Leah – Mother of First Six Sons
Bilhah – Mother of Dan and Napthali
Zilpah – Mother of Gad and Asher
JOSEPH’S BROTHERS
Reuben
Simeon
Levi
Judah
Dan
Naphtali
Gad
Asher
Issachar
Zebulun
Benjamin
Hamor – King of Shechem
Shechem – Hamor’s Son, the Prince
Dinah – Joseph’s Sister
Young Benjamin – About Age 7 to 10
The Stranger – An “Angel of the Lord”
The Baker – Chef to Pharaoh
The Cupbearer – Pours Pharaoh’s Wine
The Pharaoh – King of Egypt
Advisors to Pharaoh – Soothsayers
Chief Advisor – Pompous Seer
Various Additional Storytellers:
Slaves to Potiphar and Pharaoh
Guards in Pharaoh’s Court
Jacob’s Clan/ Family Members
Villagers
ACT I
1. “Joseph!”……………Slave Broker, Semenka, Ningal, Slaves, Caravan, Villagers
2. “A Plea to Jehovah”……………Joseph
3. “The Gambit”……………Potiphar, Imhotep, Semenka, Ningal
“Joseph! (Reprise)……………Semanka, Imhotep, Ningal, Potiphar, Slaves
“A Plea to Jehovah” (Reprise)……………Joseph
4. “Come and Lie with Me”……………Ningal, Joseph
“Joseph!’ (Reprise)……………Imhotep, Potiphar, Ningal, Slaves
5. “The Legacy”……………Joseph
6. “Praise Be Unto God”……………Jacob, Brothers, Clan
“The Legacy” (Reprise)……………Joseph
“Come and Lie with Me” (Reprise)……………Shechem, Joseph, Brothers
“A Plea to Jehovah” (Instrumental Reprise, Dream Sequence)……………Joseph, Brothers
“The Legacy” (Reprise)……………Joseph
7. “God of Israel”……………Jacob, Brothers, Clan
“Come and Lie With Me” (Reprise)……………Joseph, Reuben, Jacob
“A Plea to Jehovah” (Instrumental Reprise, Dream Sequence)……………Brothers
8. “The Dreams”……………Joseph, Brothers
“God of Israel” (Reprise)……………Joseph
“The Gambit” (Reprise)……………Simeon, Levi, Judah, Brothers
“Joseph!” (Reprise)……………Slave Broker, Brothers
“God of Israel” (Reprise)……………Slave Broker, Brothers
“The Legacy” (Reprise)……………Joseph
“A Plea to Jehovah” (Reprise)……………Joseph
ACT II
9. ” Joseph’s Prayer”……………Joseph, Potiphar
10. “Where is He Now?”……………Baker, Cupbearer, Joseph
“The Dreams” (Reprise)……………Baker, Cupbearer, Joseph
“God of Israel” (Reprise)……………Jacob, Benjamin
“The Gambit” (Instrumental Dream Sequence and Reprise)……………Pharaoh, Advisors
“The Dreams” (Reprise)……………Pharaoh, Joseph
“Joseph!” (Reprise)……………Slaves
“God of Israel” (Reprise)……………Reuben, Brothers, Jacob, Clan
“Joseph’s Prayer” (Reprise)……………Brothers, Jacob
“FINALE”
11. “Do Not Fear”……………Joseph
“A Plea to Jehovah” (Reprise)……………Joseph, Jacob, Brothers, Clan
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