“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.” 

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Mission Statement 

Ferrum College is a dynamic learning community where students enter with promise and leave with purpose. 

As part of the Performing Arts at Ferrum College, the Theatre Department serves the community by bringing together people of diverse ages and backgrounds to celebrate together, confront challenging ideas together, and create shared experiences, to build a sense of belonging. The Ferrum College Theatre Department teaches students to be collaborative, sustainably focused, and innovative problem solvers.

Message from the Ferrum College Theatre Department

We believe experiences in the performing arts benefit our entire community. Theatre brings people together and inspires us regardless of our age, creed or occupation. We invite anyone to join us at Ferrum College Theatre Arts.

Overview

The Ferrum College Theatre Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in Theatre Arts.

In addition, the Theatre Department offers on and offstage opportunities—including live theatre for adults and young audiences; an annual Renaissance Fair; creative drama workshops; main stage and lab production performances; and visiting artist performances—that are open to members of the campus and local communities including public and home-schooled students, adults, and seniors.