“Joseph” musical opens tonight
The fall Homecoming musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice, opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Albert Taylor Hall. The show will run through Sunday, the last performance beginning at 2 p.m.
The story is based on the Old Testament story of Joseph and is suitable for the whole family. A narrator tells the story of the dreamer and his 11 jealous brothers.
The production is under the direction of Jim and Lindy Bartruff. Nancy Pontius, Susan J. Mai and senior theater major Josh Taylor designed the set, costumes and light design respectively. The orchestra is under the direction of Penny Speedie. Nearly 60 students are involved in the production.
Proceeds help fund scholarships for theater students.
Tickets range from $8 for students to $12 and $15 for other seats. To reserve seats, call the University Box Office at 341-6378.
Yell Like Hell and help ‘Can the Bods’
ESU’s annual Homecoming bonfire and the RSO Yell Like Hell competition will begin at 8 p.m. this Friday at Wilson Park. All RSO’s are invited to participate in the competition.
The Union Activities Council is helping with ‘Can the Bods’ this year, and ask all RSOs entering the competition to donate at least three canned goods or a dollar.
Teams will be judged on clarity, volume, originality, overall sound and spirit conveyed. Each team will have between two and three minutes to perform their chants, which can be about the organization or ESU as a whole.
Weekend Homecoming Events
Friday
-Phi Delta Theta Pole Sit
6 a.m. @ 1200 Commercial St.
-Tricycle Races
6:30 p.m. @ Wilson Park Basketball Courts
-ESU Volleyball v Nebraska-Omaha
7 p.m. @ WAW Auditorium
-Homecoming Musical
7:30 p.m. @ Albert Taylor Hall
-Bonfire
8 p.m. @ Wilson Park
Saturday
-Homecoming Parade
11 a.m. @ 4th and Commercial Street
-Black Hole/Fan of the Game
12 p.m. @ Southwest side of Welch Stadium
-ESU Football v Missouri Western
2 p.m. @ Welch Stadium – Crowning at halftime
-Homecoming Musical
7:30 p.m. @ Albert Taylor Hall
Sunday
-Alpha Sigma Alpha Chili Feed
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. @ 226 W 12th Ave.
-ESU Soccer v Truman
12 p.m. @ ESU Pitch
-Homecoming Musical
2 p.m. @ Albert Taylor Hall