Joseph  Sample 1:   The first run through. Joseph hasn't turned up, so Levi has to read his part too.

 

DIR                   Levi, can you read Joseph's part as well? 

LEVI                 Sure thing dude. 

DIR                  Right, let’s take it from the top. The play starts when Joseph is given his new coat by his dad Jacob.

JACOB            You've always been special to me Joseph. Out of all my sons you've always seemed the most devoted to me. As a token of my love for you, I've got you this beautiful new coat. 

LEVI(JOS)        (disgusted)  Oh thanks dad, it's fantastic. 

DIR                  What?? You're supposed to be delighted, over the moon! It's the best thing that's ever happened to you. 

LEVI                 I wouldn't be seen dead around town in that thing dude, it's just not cool. 

DIR                  You're Joseph, remember, you're supposed to be an actor, so act!!! 

LEVI(JOS)         (over the top, with a hint of sarcasm)  Oh thanks dad, it's fantastic!! 

DIR                  That's better! 

LEVI(JOS)         What do you think of my new coat, Levi? Come on, you're the fashion expert! 

LEVI                 Hey, it's just a coat, Joseph, it's nothing special. 

NAP                 You've still got the coat on. 

DIR                  What? 

NAP                 He's still got the coat on. When he reads Levi's bits, he should take the coat off, so we don't get confused about who's speaking. (murmurs of agreement from others) 

DIR                  All right, take the coat off, Levi. (Levi takes coat off) 

LEVI                 Hey, it's just a coat, Joseph, it's nothing special. 

LEVI(JOS)        Well I think it's super! It fits - 

NAP                 Coat! 

LEVI(JOS)       Sorry. (puts coat on again, then continues in Levi’s hippy voice)  Well I think it's super! It fits me like -                       

ZEB                 Voice! 

DIR                  What? 

ZEB                 He did the wrong voice. He did the Levi voice when it should've been the Joseph voice. 

LEVI(JOS)        (in Joseph voice)  Well I think it's super! It fits me like a glove! Isn't it just the latest fashion too, Levi? 

LEVI                 If you've been locked in a cupboard for twenty two years I suppose it is, dude. 

NAP/ISAC        Coat! 

LEVI(JOS)        (takes coat off, then continues in Joseph voice) If you've been locked in - 

NAP/ZEB/ISA  Voice! 

LEVI                 Oh for goodness sake!!!  (throws coat on floor)