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Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics: Tim Rice Mariella Spiteri Cefai Assistant Musical Director & Vocal Director Costume Managers George Camilleri Miriam Attard Production Manager Andrea Camilleri Production Assistant Josianne Xerri Asst. Choreographer Christabel Bajada Rehearsal Pianist Amy Rapa Stage & Construction Manager Johnny Micallef Lighting Associate George Zammit Lighting Programmer Juan Vella Lighting Hire Company Nexos Sound Designer & Engineer Sergio Costa Projections Ismael Portelli Chris Gatt Director Chantelle Micallef Grimaud Thomas Camilleri Chris Dingli Narrator Joseph Pharoah Christabel Bajada Joseph Pavia Fabian Galea Keith Dimech Rambert Attard Denise Mercieca Mario Portelli Geoffrey Bajada Joseph Bartolo Wallace Camilleri Marvic Cini Jake Curti Luke Galea Simon Rapa Karen Attard Leanne Attard Anastasia Megally Cassar Sarah Cassar Veronica Cremona Denise Galea Althea Gatt Maria Grech Debono Tara Marie Mercieca Georgianne Mizzi Mariosa Pavia Ruth Portelli Clara Sciberras Lorna Tabone Sigmund Mifsud Musical Director Francesco J Nicodeme Choreographer Sylvana Cini Children’s Choir Vocal Director starring Teatru Astra Friday, 29 March 2019 | 20:00hrs Saturday, 30 March 2019 | 20:00hrs Sunday, 31 March 2019 | 16:00hrs

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Page 1: Teatru Astra - Soċjetà Filarmonika La StellaJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Teatru Astra 2019 Fabian Galea Reuben I feel truly honored to have been chosen to form

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics: Tim Rice

Mariella Spiteri CefaiAssistant Musical Director & Vocal Director

Costume Managers George Camilleri Miriam AttardProduction Manager Andrea CamilleriProduction Assistant Josianne XerriAsst. Choreographer Christabel BajadaRehearsal Pianist Amy Rapa

Stage & Construction Manager Johnny MicallefLighting Associate George ZammitLighting Programmer Juan VellaLighting Hire Company NexosSound Designer & Engineer Sergio CostaProjections Ismael Portelli

Chris GattDirector

Chantelle Micallef Grimaud Thomas Camilleri Chris DingliNarrator Joseph Pharoah

Christabel Bajada Joseph Pavia Fabian Galea Keith Dimech Rambert Attard Denise Mercieca

Mario Portelli Geoffrey Bajada Joseph Bartolo Wallace Camilleri Marvic Cini Jake Curti Luke Galea Simon Rapa Karen Attard Leanne Attard Anastasia Megally Cassar Sarah Cassar Veronica Cremona

Denise Galea Althea Gatt Maria Grech Debono Tara Marie Mercieca Georgianne Mizzi Mariosa Pavia Ruth Portelli Clara Sciberras Lorna Tabone

Sigmund MifsudMusical Director

Francesco J NicodemeChoreographer

Sylvana CiniChildren’s Choir Vocal Director

starring

Teatru Astra

Friday, 29 March 2019 | 20:00hrsSaturday, 30 March 2019 | 20:00hrs

Sunday, 31 March 2019 | 16:00hrs

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Mariella Spiteri Cefai Vocal and Assistant Musical Director

Sigmund Mifsud Conductor and Musical Director

Chris GattDirector

I am Mariella Spiteri Cefai and am honoured that for the fourth consecutive year I am the Vocal Director. I am a music teacher and mother of two. Besides being a music graduate from the University of Malta, I completed diplomas in piano performance and musicianship from the London College of Music and the Trinity College of Music. The stage always fascinated me and since a young age I took part in various plays, musicals, operas and concerts. Now that I am on the other side of the production line I am very proud of what the company of this musical has accomplished.

Theatre director Chris Gatt is as much at home directing Shakespeare as he is directing a classic rock ’n’ roll musical like Grease. Previous musicals include Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, High School Musical, Little Shop of Horrors and West Side Story. Other productions include Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pinter’s Old Times and Philip Ridley’s Mercury Fur. Comedies include ‘Allo, ‘Allo, Minn Wara iz-Zipp and Stones in His Pockets.

In 2016 and 2017 Chris Gatt was the driving force in the production of Teatru Astra’s musicals Grease and Evita, which he directed.

The Creative Team

I am proud to be leading once again a musical, my fourth one, at the Astra. This year, we are taking the musical project in Gozo up to a higher level, a significant achievement for voluntary-run organisation. I continue to cherish the relationship with the theatre and its community which now dates back since 2013 - when the first edition of RockAstra - a concert by the La Stella Philharmonic Band, took place. This was followed by another four most successful editions and three musicals: Grease (2016), Evita (2017) and Jesus Christ Superstar (2018).

At present, I am the executive chairman of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. My musical calling was at the age of 11 when I commenced my studies on the trumpet and eventually joined the same national orchestra for a stint of 16 years. I am proud to have conceived and led the National Orchestra goes Pop, Manuel Theatre Swing Concert, and the highly successful Rockestra projects.

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Francesco is thrilled to be returning to Teatru Astra and to be choreographing this year’s musical production. Francesco’s is known on the island as both a choreographer and a performer. His stage experiences include a touring season of Broadway hit musicals around the United Arab Emirates, as well as performances aboard of Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean.

Locally, his choreographic works include: The Best of Broadway (Pjazza Teatru Rjal 2014); La Traviata (Pjazza Teatru Rjal 2014); Romeo and Juliet (Sant Anton Gardens 2015); Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood (Manoel Theatre 2015); TMYT’s Notte Bianca (Valletta 2015); Un-believe it! (MFCC 2016); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (San Anton Gardens 2016); Cinderella (MFCC 2017); Jesus Christ Superstar (Teatru Astra 2018); Don Giovanni (Manoel Theatre 2018); MAMMA MIA! (MCC 2018), As You Like It (San Anton Gardens 2018), Jack and the Beanstalk (MFCC 2018) Later on this year, Francesco will be choreographing MADC’s Aladdin (MFCC 2020).

For more info please follow Francesco on facebook at francesco.nicodeme.

Francesco Nicodeme Choreographer

I started dancing from the age of 3 and continued to pursue my passion within the University of Malta by achieving both a Master’s degree in Performance Studies (Dance) and a Bachelors (Hons.) Dance Studies (MELIT). I am a qualified Ballet teacher by profession within the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. I teach RAD and creative dance within the Visual and Performance Arts School. Additionally, I am also the Head of Department of the YADA Dance Academy in Gozo. I perform, choreograph and direct several musicals, dance performances, community and inter-generational work, re-enactments and dance films in Gozo, Malta, London, and Leeds. For the third consecutive year, I am really honored to be part in another thrilling musical by the Astra Theatre.

Christabel BajadaAssistant Choreographer / Ms Potiphar / Wife

I am Sylvana Cini, 28 years old. My profession is of a Music teacher, and for the last 7 years I have been teaching Music at the Gozo College. I’m the Director of the Piccole Stelle Choir within Teatru Astra, an energetic choir made up of 33 children aged between 5 and 13 years. I’m honored to be part of this production and am sure that the talented cast will thrill the audience during all performances.

Sylvana CiniChildren’s Choir Vocal Director

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Chris DingliPharoah

Thomas CamilleriJoseph

I am thrilled to be performing in Gozo for the first time with such a talented and dedicated team. Having grown up in Malta and having spent ten years working as an actor in the West End and Europe, it’s great to be back on the local stage. By day I work with Switch, a Maltese Brand and Digital agency and I try and fit as much theatre work into my spare time as possible. This show is for all those wonderful people who give up their spare time for projects like these, strengthening valuable communities like this one at Teatru Astra.

I am Chris Dingli and I’m an actor, writer and comedian. I trained in London and spent the last decade living and working as an actor in the UK. In Malta, I host a daily radio show on XFM, perform stand-up comedy, and work as an actor on stage, film and TV. I’m very happy to be returning to Teatru Astra after last year’s Jesus Christ Superstar, in which I played King Herod, for another exciting production with this wonderful company.

www.christopherdingli.com

I am honoured to be performing on the Teatru Astra stage in such an iconic role. Having completed my studies in musical theatre at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland I now live and work in London where I continue to develop my skills as a musical theatre performer, an actress, a creative and puppeteer. My work has seen me perform throughout the UK, Malta and now, I am pleased to say, Gozo.

Chantelle Micallef GrimaudNarrator

The Company

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Fabian GaleaReuben

I feel truly honored to have been chosen to form part of Teatru Astra’s amazing star-studded production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, on the occasion of the 50 years since the original Joseph concept album was released. I work as a senior public officer however musical theatre has always been my passion and the stage my second home. I have taken part in various musical productions namely: The Scarlet Pimpernel, Grease, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Scrooge and past productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I am now all geared up and ready to perform in this year’s memorable and fantastic production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Enjoy the show!

Joseph PaviaSimeon / Potiphar

Joseph Pavia studied Belcanto with Soprano Antoinette Miggiani, and soprano Miriam Cauchi. Theatre credits include: Cats, Oklahoma, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Zeza Tal-Flagship, La Bayadere, Godspell, The Sound of Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Il Paese dei Campanelli, L’Elisir d’Amour, I Martiri, and various Pantomimes. Joseph has also worked extensively as Artistic Director/assistant director in numerous musicals, productions and events, and is really excited to be working with such a talented team at the Astra Theatre.

Rambert AttardJudah

I’m so ecstatic to be part of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dream coat, my first (hopefully of many) production at the Teatru Astra. I am a Procurement officer by profession with the Ministry for Health and have been involved in theatre (be it; attending a Theatre Arts School; singing/acting performing) since I was 8 years old ( OH YES, IT’S TRUE!! :P) Eagerly waiting for the show to start! #GoGoGoJoe!

Mario PortelliJacob

I am extremely honoured to be taking part in yet another Musical at Teatru Astra. I have been in the musical industry for many years now, having interpreted various different roles, and I have a deep devotion to music. This will be my fourth time taking part in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I am greatly looking forward for the incredible production of this musical, with the role of Jacob.

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Geoffrey BajadaAsher

I am Geoffrey Bajada and once again I am proud to be part of the cast of this musical being produced here at Teatru Astra. I work within a leading company in the Food and Beverage distribution as a Regional Sales Supervisor in Gozo. I am also an active choir member in SCJ choir where I sing in the bass section. I was part also of the cast of Evita held two years ago on the same stage and now really looking forward for this year’s edition of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat which is also celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.

Wallace CamilleriGad / Baker

I am 22 years of age and this year I am very excited doing the part the Baker and of Gad, one of the brothers. I am part of the Laudate Pueri choir at St. George’s Basilica in Victoria. I took part in other musicals like Evita, Mulan and last year’s unforgettable experience of Jesus Christ Superstar. I am very lucky of being part of this large and hardworking production. Goodluck to all involved and let us have fun!

Denise MerciecaWifeI am currently a student nurse at the University of Malta and a Musical Theatre dance teacher at StageCoach Malta. I am thrilled to be part of this production and this will be my fourth musical as part of the main cast amongst many other productions. I started training in the three disciplines at a very young age and now I’m currently finishing my vocational dance exams to start my Diplomas and attend vocal training under the direction of Pamela Bezzina. Super looking forward for the curtains to open on this colourful production!!

Joseph BartoloIsaachar / Butler

Hi everyone. I’m Joseph Bartolo and I come from Xagħra. I’m really thrilled to be part of this production which is my third participation in a musical at Astra Theatre. It’s an honour for me to share the stage with such an amazing and colourful cast. Looking forward to the shows themselves and wish you all have a great and fun time watching the show as much as we have had preparing it for you.

Keith DimechLevi

I am very proud to be as one of the brothers, Levi, in this year’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Teatru Astra. A Process Quality Expert by profession in a leading manufacturing company and have a deep passion for theatrical musicals. I was involved in a number of productions such as Gensna, The Jew of Malta, Mamma Mia!, Cats, Sleeping Beauty Panto and more. I am thrilled to be part of such an astounding production.

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Simon RapaBenjamin

I am thrilled to be part of this year’s musical at Teatru Astra. I am still a student, but I have a huge interest in music and have been studying music since I was seven years old. I play the piano and the trumpet with some local bands and also sing in a local choir. I am looking forward for the wonderful production of the classical musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Marvic CiniNaphtali

I am Marvic Cini and I am 32 years old. By profession I am an accounts and administration clerk. I have been singing since the age of 15 with SCJ choir and took part in various musicals, operettas as well as concerts and other such performances. I mostly have been involved in performing polyphonic pieces both sacred and profane and on some occasions I also sang as a soloist. I am looking forward for my third experience with Astra Theatre and my third performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. I’m very happy to work with such a talented cast and I’m sure it will be a blast!

Jake CurtiZebulun

I am currently a nursing student at the University of Malta. While I am very pleased to be portraying one of the brothers in this production, this is not my first time as a performer. I have formed part of multiple local productions including Mamma Mia and Cats as well as two pantomimes at the Manoel Theatre. I have also been attending professional singing lessons for about six years, under the direction of Pamela Bezzina. I was also a contestant in this year’s X Factor Malta. All in all, I look forward to be performing with such an exceptional cast.

Luke GaleaDan

Working as an IT Administrator, Theatre was always my hobby since a I was a child. I am looking forward to participate in my second production here, at Teatru Astra after last year’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Great to work with a wonderful group in this energetic musical.

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Leanne AttardWife

I am Karen Attard from Gozo, a primary teacher by profession currently working with children with special needs. Music has always been one of my passions and for the past 18 years I have been forming part of a well known choir here in Gozo. As a student I used to take part in musicals and now I’m really looking forward for my first experience with Teatru Astra in such a magical musical.

I am Leanne, a Gozitan and an auditor by profession. Since a young age I had a passion for music and acting, though in recent years I have been focusing more on choral music, as a member of one of the renowned local choirs. This is my first time working with Astra Theatre. I am glad to have joined such a dynamic bunch of people. Being part of this production has been an amazing journey.

Karen AttardWife

Anastasia Megally CassarWife

I am Anastasia Megally Cassar and I am honoured to be part of this year’s musical at Teatru Astra. I graduated in Music BMus last July and am currently taking a year out before I take up further studies. I have been studying music since I was 7 and singing before I could speak. I have participated in three musicals while in High-school. I am delighted to be part of another musical after 6 years, especially here in this production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Sarah CassarWife

I am happy to be again part of this production at Teatru Astra. At the age of 10, I started my musical education: I play the flute and am also a member of the Laudate Pueri Choir. For the past 20 years, I participated as a choir member in all the operas staged at Teatru Astra. I also had the opportunity to experience musical theatre since Teatru Astra ventured into musicals. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the third musical I am participating in, after Jesus Christ Superstar (2018) and Evita (2017). This time I am proud to be on stage with my girls, Karolynn and Kate who are featuring in the children’s choir.

Veronica CremonaWife

I am married and have two daughters. I love the feeling of performing on stage. I have been part of several operas held at Astra Theatre and also took part in the musicals Grease, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar. It gives me the opportunity to meet other people and to express myself.

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Denise GaleaWife

This is the third musical I’m taking part of. I’m a salesperson and married with two children.I take part in operas at Astra theatre annually. Once again I am looking forward for another amazing experience in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Althea GattWife

I am thrilled to be part of Teatru Astra’s fourth musical production. I am a student with a great passion for performing arts to which I was introduced when I was 3 years old. In these 11 years I had the opportunity to perform at Videopolis (Eurodisney), Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, Birmingham’s NIA and be part of a number of choirs. I am glad to be part of this amazing company and looking forward for a fun filled production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Maria Grech DebonoWife

This is my first time taking part in a Teatru Astra musical production. I am a psychology assistant as a profession but music has been always part of my life. I have been singing at the age of 6 and later I’ve started performing in musicals. It’s an honour being part of this years’ production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and look forward to perform on that stage with such an awsome cast.

Tara Marie MerciecaWife

Hi I’m Tara and I am thrilled to be a part of this year’s musical production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! I work as a public officer however, I’ve always had a passion for performing. I’ve been a choir member with the Laudate Pueri Choir for these past 16 years as a soprano and have been cast in numerous shows such as opera productions as well the musicals Grease, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar. I hope you all enjoy the show as much as I have l enjoyed working with this team!

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Mariosa PaviaWife

Mariosa Pavia studied Belcanto with Miriam Cauchi, and ballet at the Tanya Bayona Princess Poutiatine Academy of Ballet and The College of Jazz. Theatre credits include: Cats, Oklahoma, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sister Act, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, The Sound of Music, The Phantom of the Opera, L’Elisir d’Amour, I Martiri, various Pantomimes, and National and International song festivals. Mariosa has also worked in numerous productions and events as choreographer. She is delighted to be joining the Teatru Astra company for this exciting production.

Ruth PortelliWife

This is my fourth musical at Teatru Astra. Music is very important in my life and I can never imagine living without it! Despite lots and lots of singing commitments, musicals have always been my favourite theatre productions. This genre is comprised of singing, dancing and acting, three performing arts which I’m very fond of! I am looking forward to this production and hope you’ll enjoy yourselves as much as we did preparing it!

Georgianne MizziWife

I am proud to be part of Teatru Astra’s fourth musical production. I am a mother of two kids and a banker by profession but have an interest in theatre. I have been part of theatrical productions including musicals and operas since I was a child. I look forward to be part of this electrifying production which will undoubtedly be one to remember

Lorna TaboneWife

I am a proud mum and a teacher by profession. I have been taking part in theatrical productions at Teatru Astra since childhood. I was part of the cast of Grease, Evita and last year’s Jesus Christ Superstar. I am happy to be part of this year’s musical at Teatru Astra where I have lots of nice memories. Very happy to work with such wonderful people.

Clara SciberrasWife

I am 18 years old and am currently in my first year at the University of Malta. Singing, acting, dancing and piano are my greatest passions and I have been performing ever since I can remember. I am honoured to be sharing the stage with such great talents and to have had the opportunity to work with such an outstanding team.

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Johnny Micallef Construction and Operations Manager

Miriam Attard Costume Manager

George Camilleri Costume Manager

I am very pleased to have been entrusted by the theatre management, to lead the stage construction of the musical Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I have once again put in my experience in metal working into this project, which is one of the greatest projects I have ever been involved in. Like last year in Jesus Christ Superstar this was another great experience. This year’s production follows my involvement in a number of operas and the previous musicals held at the Teatru Astra.

I am a nurse by profession with a considerable experience on the stage and wardrobe department of the Teatru Astra. My first work in the theatre was within the Club’s youth movement. Together with Miriam, we have worked on the designs many ideas to make this musical another success. I look forward for another successful production at the Astra, on the footsteps of the ones I have been involved in our theatre, namely Grease, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and also a number of operas I was involved in.

The Production Team

Joseph CauchiScenographerMy involvement at Teatru Astra goes back to a number of years and am pleased to give my input also to this musical. As scenographer at Teatru Astra I was trusted with the scenography of opera productions for the last decades and this has given me the opportunity to work with great artistic directors, the most recent being Enrico Stinchelli with whom I will once again be involved for the forthcoming Il Trovatore. Apart from my artistic works, including painting, sculpture and design I am also an officer at the Culture Department within the Ministry for Gozo and a local councillor at the Munxar Local Council. This year I was also awarded with the Ħaddiem tas-Sena for creativity within the Ministry for Gozo.

I am Miriam, mother of Gorgianne and Joseph, executive secretary at the Rabat Citta’ Victoria Local Council and very happy to be part of this fourth musical at Teatru Astra. Together with George Camilleri I coordinate the wardrobe department. I have had interest in costumes since a young age and was actively involved in the costume production of the Teatru Astra very successful past years’ carnival companies. I am confident that with the help of my team, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be yet another successful musical at Teatru Astra.

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I am humbled and honoured to have been entrusted the role of a production manager by Teatru Astra for this year’s musical. I am a Biology teacher by profession but the theatre and the Arts have always intrigued me. I’ve been working in stage and props management teams in the local arena for the past two years. I am confident, given the expertise of each department, that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will be another successful and mesmerising highlight of musical theatre at Teatru Astra!

Andrea CamilleriProduction Manager

Josianne XerriProduction Assistant

I am very pleased to be assisting this wonderful production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I am sure that the intense preparations of the last months will lead to the deserved success the company, which I was privileged to serve, deserves. This is the second time I am being involved in a production at Teatru Astra as a production assistant - and this was a learning and wonderful experience. I participated in a number of operas at Teatru Astra and also in the recent musicals. I work within a local government department and enjoy every opportunity to be involved in cultural and artistic events organised by our theatre.

George Zammit Technical Director and Chief Electrician

I am pleased to have contributed my over-20 years of backstage-technical experience at the Teatru Astra to this musical. Working with director Chris Gatt, for me was also an enriching experience and will benefit not just my colleagues in the technical team but also the audience of this musical. I am the proud father of Elena, who is following my and her grandfather’s footsteps in her dedication to the theatre. I work as a senior official in the logistics department of a local manufacturing company.

Hi, I am very grateful to be part of such a fantastic team for the musical, Joseph and Technicolour Dreamcoat. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Malta with a Diploma in Design Foundation studies but continued to branch my studies in the field of dance, graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor (Hons) in Dance Studies. My growing interest in choreography led to obtaining a Masters of Fine Arts in Choreography from the University of Roehampton in London, in 2018. I have had the opportunity to work alongside both international and local artists as well as present works in conferences and festivals. This production will be brilliant and I am honoured to have been part of such an experience!

Margherita BorgAssistant to the Director

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I am thrilled to be on the sound desk for one of the most celebrated rock musicals of all time. Moving from The Sound of Music to The Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady and now into Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been a musically fulfiiling year for me as a sound engineer. Hope you enjoy the audio as much as the visual !

Sergio Costa Sound Designer and Engineer

I’ve been rolling out most of Teatru Astra’s artwork for the last eleven years. The graphics are the first to be developed in the production timeline, even before decisions on the cast and producer are made. It takes a high level of imagination to fast forward yourself onto a full stage to successfully create the final design. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been a new challenge; we were only provided with very vague guidelines. Nonetheless, my original logo and colours were not only approved in London but also used in adverts inside the West End circle. Keep an eye out for more creations... 2020 will see us accomplish even more.

Richard GrechLogo Graphic Designer / Consultant

Elena TaboneBooking Officer

Ismael PortelliProjections

Juan VellaLighting Programmer

I am proud to be managing the lights for another major production at Teatru Astra. It is an occasion yes, to work on the job I love, but also an opportunity to work with so many dedicated friends. I have been working at Nexos for the last 10 years - where I started as an apprentice. Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is my fourth musical at the Astra. I have also been involved in four operas at Astra. Work with talented directors and colleagues is always a rewarding experience.

Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat has been the perfect musical to express our artistic graphical visuals. It has been such an inspirational journey designing the video graphics making technicolor dreams literally come true in this spectacular display of visuals using the latest technology with laser projection.

I am pleased that for the second consecutive year I am serving the Teatru Astra musical production in the role of the booking officer. My involvement within our community started a couple of years ago within St George’s Basilica, were I am a proud leader in the 234Group, our parish youth group. Theatre making and particularly the backstage and its heightened energy levels attract me. During this production I am also giving a helping hand as a backstage assistant. I look forward to start selling tickets again for next year’s musical.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Teatru Astra 2019

The Children’s Choir

Krista Attard, Elisa Bonello, Emma Cassar, Ana Rose Caruana, Kyra Cremona, Sienna Cremona, Christine Cutajar, Francesca Cutajar, Karmeen Cutajar, Karolynn Ellis, Kate Ellis, Samasia Galea Dimech, Chanelle Grech, Savannah Grech, Alice Hayward, Rebecca Hayward, Ellie Mercieca, Julia Mizzi, Mikela Mizzi, Eitan O’Grady, Jerome Portelli, Alessia Sacco, Giulia Sacco, Maria Sciberras, Mikayla Sciberras, Christine Spiteri, Dorothy Spiteri, Eliza Stellini, Elisa Tabone, Martina Vella, Elena Xiberras, Wayne Zammit Agius, Kristina Zammit

The Orchestra

Violins: Matteo Colombo, Riccardo Rossano Viola: Savio DebonoCello: Frank CamilleriSax/Flute: Matt MckayClarinet: Noel CurmiHorn: Josef CamilleriGuitars: Ben and DominicDrums: Robert SpiteriPercussion: Michael CamilleriBass: Philip ZammitPiano: Elaine MerciecaKeyboard: Amy Rapa

Conductor: Mro Sigmund Mifsud

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Production Team

Production Coordinator Michael FormosaAssistant Production Coordinator Manuel AttardProduction Manager Andrea CamilleriStage and Construction Manager Johnny MicallefProduction Assistant Josianne XerriAssistant to the Director Margherita BorgScenographer Joseph CauchiStage Construction Team Emmanuel John Farrugia, Andrew Portelli, Joseph Cauchi, Donald Micallef, George Mercieca, George Zammit, Kurt Casssar, Manuel Attard, Matthew Mifsud, Carmel Zammit, George Grech, George Mercieca, Godwin Cachia, Christian Debono, Matthias Refalo, Nicholas Portelli, Leli AttardCostume Managers Miriam Attard, George CamilleriCoat Ina ZammitSeamstresses Kolina Attard, Charlie Ballucci, Lina Camilleri, Rose

Camilleri, Doris Farrugia, George Farrugia, Denise Galea, Fabian Galea, Lora Galea, Emanuel Grima, Lorna Xuereb, Lucienne Zammit

Dressers Gina Attard, Nina Cremona, Joelene Cutajar, Lora Schembri, Melina Sciberras, Lora Xerri

Stage Assistants & Props Elena Tabone, Matthias Mercieca, Joanna Camilleri, Gorg Vella, Gorgianne Attard, Josianne Vella, Katia Mizzi, Esther RapaHeadwear George Attard, Manuel Attard, Emanuel Buhagiar, Kevin

VassalloOrchestra Co-ordination Aurelio BelliFlowers Miriam Attard (Fleur Floral Decor)Follow-spots Elena Zammit, Mark CremonaHairdressers Amanda Cardona, Esther SciclunaMake-Up Ann Marie Caruana, Arianne BonniciSponsorships Team Michael Formosa, Manuel Attard, George Cini, Joseph

Borg, Matthew ZammitLogo Richard GrechArtworks Richard Grech, Mario Casha PR & Publications Michael Formosa, Mario Casha, Matthew Zammit,

Gorgianne AttardPhotography Joe Attard, George FormosaBooking Officer Elena TaboneTransport Logistics Officers David Camilleri, Godwin Cachia

Production Organising Committee Michael Formosa (Chairman), Manuel Attard, Miriam Attard, George Camilleri, Mario Casha, Joseph Tabone, Andrea Camilleri, Josianne Xerri, Matthew Zammit