Dom Luzwick first starred in the title role of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat when he was a junior at Hoffman Estates High School, in 2022. While he loved the role, with its show stopping songs, beautiful costumes and choreography, there was something missing: a children’s choir.
Dom Luzwick as Joseph
Luzwick returns this week to the title role in the acclaimed musical presented by HOTT Productions, NFP, or Helping Others Through Theatre. However, this time he will have a full cast of voices around him, including a children’s choir. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. June 26, 27 and 28 at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg. Purchase tickets here.
“Having the ability to truly tell a story and interact with the youth in our show, completely changes how I view the show,” Luzwick says. “Being able to sing about being a dreamer and chasing my dreams, is something that our youth can take a hold of and run with, both on and off of the stage.”
Singing to the children’s choir has helped Luzwick better interpret the character of Joseph. He specifically points to the lyrics in the song, Close Every Door.
“When this song starts, Joseph is chained and alone in a cold, wet, jail cell by himself,” Luzwick says. “Quickly, he is joined by spirits, sung by the children’s choir. When he hears their voices, Joseph realizes he is not alone, that this life is not just about him.
“He quickly changes his ways and realizes that life is bigger than just himself and his own sorrows and worries,” he adds. “I think this is something that our society today needs to be reminded of: We are not alone, we are not the only ones in grief or sorrow, we all fight for each other.”
Surrounding Luzwick are 46 adult actors and another 26 in the children’s choir, or 72 actors on stage — and a pit orchestra. Principle roles include: Barry Norton of Island Lake as Jacob; Grace Corwine of West Dundee, Abby Nahm of Hoffman Estates and Erica Patricca of Woodstock, all as the narrators; Phil Krawchuk of Hoffman Estates as the Pharaoh; and Jim Dudlicek of Hoffman Estates as Potiphar.
HOTT Productions first staged Joseph in 2007, or nearly 20 years ago. Seminaro says it continues to stand the test of time — for multiple reasons.
“We were drawn once again to the message of resilience, hope, forgiveness and fun,” Seminaro says. “This family-friendly show has something for everyone: a variety of music styles, colorful costumes, upbeat choreography and a deeper story if you are open and looking for it.
Cast members marched in the Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade.
“It stands the test of time for these reasons exactly,” she adds, “you can sit back and enjoy or you can take a historical journey to the Bronze Age.”
HOTT Productions has produced some of the most popular musicals since it was founded in 1995 by Seminaro and her sister, Donica. The organization now collaborates with the Hoffman Estates Park District. Right from the start, they had a vision of providing quality musical theater experiences, while donating proceeds to charitable organizations in the community.
Consequently, together with a team of family and friends — all volunteers — HOTT has grown to serve hundreds of families and has donated over $150,000 to charity.
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