Bringing a theatrical production to life requires countless hours of dedication, collaboration, and passion from an entire community. The recent St. Thomas High School production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (March 28th-30th) was no exception. Over eleven weeks, the cast and crew of Joseph auditioned, rehearsed, learned their parts, and culminated their season of hard work with four weekend performances.

“A show like this is about giving people something joyful,” director Dan Green said. “Our time and effort don’t amount for much if we don’t share our work with other people.”

From St. Thomas Eagles to the young children’s choir, each member of the musical’s production team dedicated time and energy after school and on weekends, for eleven weeks. St. Thomas students collaborated with cast and crew from Incarnate Word Academy, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, St. Agnes Academy, Gateway Academy Houston, and St. Thomas Episcopal to create memorable performances.

“Jonah Moore (’26) was spectacular as Joseph,” Green said. “Emily Salvatierra, Cassie Martinez, and Mariana Cardone were amazing as the narrators. If you missed Dylan Martinez (’25) or Pedro Sequeira (’26), you missed something extraordinary. And, of course, one of the audience’s favorite moments was the appearance of Will Luckow’s (’25) Pharaoh. It’s hard to get past the look of Luckow as Elvis Presley. But when he performed, it was hard not to watch how expertly he captured the nuances of Elvis. It was simply too much fun.”

Known for its lighthearted, family-friendly story and catchy, uplifting music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a highly-acclaimed Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the character of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. The show has charmed audiences since its Broadway debut in 1982.

“I chose Joseph because I’ve always liked the songs, and we had the voices, the costumes, and the sense of humor this year,” Green said. “This senior class is immensely talented, and they are also quite funny.”

Green noted that ‘Those Canaan Days,’ a lament sung by Joseph’s brothers in Act II, perfectly showcased the students’ comedic timing and musical talent.

“I knew David Vingerhoedt’s (’25) thick French accent and Benjamin Castaño’s (’25) accordion would work to make the audience laugh,” he said. “I just didn’t realize how much they would. It was amazing.”

Beyond the laughs and good humor, this year’s musical also reflected the values of St. Thomas High School and the importance of a faith-based education.

“A story from the Old Testament that relates to the struggles of a man who is steadfast in his commitment to serving God, despite the odds and things against him, is not only in keeping with our school’s mission. It is our hope for all of our students,” Green shared.