RCSA On Stage! – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

815.356.9212

26 N Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Enrollment Information

Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Join us for a vibrant, high-energy production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
This beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical tells the classic story of Joseph, his brothers, and his legendary coat of many colors—all through catchy songs, lively characters, and show-stopping production numbers. Featuring a wide variety of musical styles and opportunities for performers of all ages, Joseph is a joyful, family-friendly experience perfect for young artists looking to grow their skills onstage.

Students will build confidence, teamwork, and performance technique while bringing this timeless story to life in a fully staged production.

Ages: 10 – 18

Enrollment Fee:

RCSA Now Early Bird: Opens Wed., Nov. 19 — $540 / $399 (member price)
Public Early Bird: Opens Tues., Nov. 25 — $540 / $399 (member price)
Standard Rates: Effective Tues., Dec. 9 — $600 / $450 (member price)

Become a RCSA NOW Member and save 25% on classes and more!

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Auditions:
Week of January 5th – 8th

All enrolled students are automatically cast.
Students will sign up for an audition slot to determine their role in the show. (Details will be emailed.)
Dance audition – Date and time TBD
Watch email and social media for audition announcements.

Rehearsals:
TBD: January 12th – February 20th*
*School-Friendly Schedule. We will do our best to provide a schedule ahead of time on a week-by-week basis so cast members know when they will be needed. Cast members may NOT be called to every rehearsal based on what is being worked on a specific night. We want to utilize your time as best we can.

Tech:
Sunday, February 22th – Thursday, February 26th

Time Commitment & Conflicts – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Our rehearsal process relies on consistency, collaboration, and showing up for your fellow cast and creative team. Because of this, we ask that before you enroll, you be aware that all participants are limited to no more than two conflicts for the entire rehearsal period. Please be aware that all conflicts can and may affect casting decisions. We understand that things come up last minute, illness, family matters, etc. and will do our best to accommodate those situations on a case-by-case basis.

Absolutely no conflicts will be accepted starting the week of Monday, February 16, 2026 and continuing through the run of the production ending on March 8, 2026

Thank you for respecting the time, energy, and work that will go into making this show the best it can be!

Shows: (2 weekends)
February 27 @ 8 PM
February 28 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
March 1 @ 2 PM
March 6 @ 8 PM
March 7 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
March 8 @ 2 PM

EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT

RCSA NOW Member Early Bird: Opens Wed., Nov. 19 — $540 / $399 (member price)
Public Early Bird: Opens Tues., Nov. 25 — $540 / Members: $399 (member price)
Standard Rates: Effective Tues., Dec. 9 — $600 / $450 (member price)
Includes a show t-shirt and 2 complimentary tickets per enrollment.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Available.

WORK WITH US!

Rob Scharlow (RCSA’s Director of Education) is an award-winning director with 35+ years in the performing arts, working nationwide as a director, actor, and educator. For 17 years, he helped shape the legendary Stagedoor Manor in New York—home to the Broadway Theatre Museum’s Award for Excellence in Arts Education—rising from director/teacher to Director of Education and later Associate Artistic Director. He also led Dramafest, mentoring young playwrights in partnership with Stephen Sondheim’s Young Playwrights. Before stepping into leadership at RCSA, Rob cut his teeth at the Raue as a marketing intern, performed in productions like Sweeney Todd (BroadwayWorld Best Actor Nominee) and Hands on a Hardbody, and directed Search for Signs of Intelligent Life. Now celebrating his third year at the helm of RCSA’s education program, he continues guiding its growth into a dynamic pre-professional training experience for students of all ages. With 150+ directing and acting credits, Rob’s portfolio ranges from developing the first high school edition of Ride the Cyclone to helping craft the High School Edition of Evil Dead: The Musical. Other favorite credits include BKLYN, Evita, Spring Awakening, In the Heights, The Toxic Avenger, Rock of Ages, and You Can’t Take It With You. For RCSA, he directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical (also appearing in the cast) and the summer workshop of Static: Noise of a New Musical. This holiday season, he returns to the Raue stage as both educator and performer in A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol, appearing alongside RCSA’s talented students.