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Joseph's Encounter with Shadows and Wolves
Joseph
Hey. No! Stop! What's wrong?
[whispering; he tries to pet the sheep, then the wolf appears, chomping, then screaming while waking up, with Joseph being tied up]
Judah
What's going on? What did he say?
Joseph
It was wolves. There were wolves everywhere. They were coming out of the shadows. I was surrounded. They were all around me and...
Judah
That's it?
Simeon
You woke us for a dream?
Reuben
Ooh!
Jacob
Quiet down! You want to scare the sheep?
[to the sons]
Joseph
The sheep. The ram. The wolves killed the ram. It was dead. I... I don't understand. It all seemed so real.
[getting up, then running, then opening a curtain]
Jacob
Everything is fine, Joseph.
Rachel
It's over. There's nothing to worry about.
[puts the coat on Joseph]
Jacob
And, you boys, since you're up, make yourselves useful. Get to work before sunup.
[gets the stick; throws a stick at Judah]
Judah
Thanks.
[to Joseph]
Jacob
Joseph, where do think you're going?
[to Joseph]
Joseph
Um, I, uh...
Jacob
You have studies.
[grabs a map to Joseph]
Joseph
But, Father, I wanna go with them.
Jacob
Look. You know they have their work and you have yours.
Joseph
But why?
Jacob
Because you do. Because you do. Because you're a miracle child. For you, things are different.
Joseph
You've said that all my life. I don't want to be different. I want to be like them.
Jacob
Joseph, God has a plan and a purpose for you. You're not like the rest of us. I've worked this earth all my life, just as my father and grandfather did before me, and as your brothers will after me. That won't be your future.
Rachel
Jacob, even God rested on the seventh day. He'll find his future soon enough. Let him be with his brothers.
Joseph
Please?
Jacob
Go on.
[sighs]
Joseph
Thanks.
[grabs a map to Jacob]
Jacob
Be safe!
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Anticipation of New Life in Jacob's Family
Jacob
It's taking so long.
Judah
Look at yourself, Father. You would think this was your first child. Tell me, were you this nervous when I was born?
[chuckling]
Jacob
Well, yes and no. It was different with your mother. But with Rachel, we gave up hope. We were told she could never have children.
Man
Father! It's a boy! Father, it's a boy! It's a boy.
Jacob
My boy!
[he goes off]
Reuben
Can you believe it? Rachel had a baby.
Judah
I guess it is a miracle.
Jacob
O God, who is the Father of us all, you have blessed me with a gift beyond all measure. Within a barren wife, amid to the twilight skies of my life, you've placed a treasure. A brightly shining star where there was none, you have granted us a son.
[singing]
Rachel
Dreams do come true. Look at you.
[singing]
Jacob
Joseph.
Together
Our baby brother, he is special. He is one of us we'll keep him from harm. And we will teach him.
[singing]
Jacob
I will teach him all he needs to know. He'll stand apart from other men.
[singing]
Together
We'll stand beside him and together, we will show him what it means to be a family.
[singing]
Jacob
Ah. Ooh.
Father
You are a miracle child, you are the best, you shine the brightest.
Father
Your days.
[singing]
Jacob
Joseph.
Father
Will be cloudiness.
[singing]
Jacob
Come to Papa.
Father
And mild.
[singing]
Father
Your trails be blessed, your trials the lightest.
[singing]
Father
You were made for better things, you will share the air of kings. You were born and fortune smiled, for you are a miracle child.
[singing]
Rachel
The sun will rise within your eyes. The moon will light your smile, and Heaven grace your gentle face. With power to beguile. Good night, Joseph. You will wade through the river of sorrows warm and dry.
[begins playing on the harp, by making a coat, then singing; putting a blanket around, speaking; gives him a kiss, then she continues singing]
Judah
Keep it steady.
Father
And angels will guide your tomorrows, this I prophesy.
[singing]
Both
For you are a miracle child. You are the best.
[singing]
Judah
Hey, what are you doing?
Both
You shine the brightest. Your days will be cloudless and mild. Your trails be blessed. Your trials the lightest. You were made for better things. You will share the air of kings you were born and fortune smiled.
[singing]
Both
For you are a miracle child.
Joseph
Dearest Mother, beloved Father, a coat of colors bright as butterfly wings. To remind me, things you've told me all my life, I am special, I am smart, I am somehow set apart, petty rules and limitations don't apply. For I am a miracle child. I can't be harmed.
[singing]
Judah
Sorry.
[scooping the well]
Joseph
I'm wrapped in rainbow. Though fate can be heartless and wild. Come on. Let's play. My life's been charmed.
[continues singing; speaking; continues singing]
Boy
Come on!
Joseph
And shall remain so.
[singing]
Jacob
Come with me, Joseph.
[to Joseph]
Joseph
Not to struggle, but to soar. To my fortune reconciled. For I am a miracle child! You won't see me bent over double, in darkess and rubble, where mountains of trouble are piled! I was destined to fly, watch me light up the sky! For I am a miracle child!
[singing]
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Harmony in Unity Through Song
Asenath
Hey. Kia, come back here. Hmm.
Asenath
Tzafenat Paneah.
Joseph
Joseph.
Joseph
: A single voice is joined by multitudes in song. With every verse, they're finding harmonies.
[singing]
Men
Good morning.
Joseph
That rise to Heaven sure and strong.
[continues singing]
Asenath
Hey. We've come to help.
Joseph
Richer and richer, the soil.
[continues singing]
Joseph
Great!
Joseph
On which they thrive. Higher and higher a hymn of what it means to be alive. You've got to give a little more than you take. You've got to leave a little more than was here. You may be prideful of the strides you will make, but keep one thing clear. You're just a player in a much bigger plan, and still you have to give it all that you can. The very measure of your soul is at stake. You've got to give a little more than you take.
[continues singing]
Asenath
The seasons fly, a man stands where a boy once stood. His path unfolds, and unafraid he walks in service.
[singing]
Asenath
Of a grater good.
[continues singing]
Both
Deeper and deeper, the lessons he has known. Over and over, the message he is surely being shown. You've got to give a little more than you take. You've got to leave a little more than was here. You may be prideful of the strides you will make, but keep one thing clear. You're just a player in a much bigger plan, and still you have to give it all that you can. The very measure of your soul is at stake, you've got to give a little more than you take. The very measure of your soul is at stake, you've got to give a little more than you take.
[singing]
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Conflicting Perspectives on Family and Survival
Asenath
Joseph, what are you doing? They're just trying to feed their families.
Joseph
They're thieves, here to steal our grain.
Asenath
They needed food, and they were prepared to pay for it. How can you say they're thieves? They've done nothing to you.
[scoffs]
Joseph
Nothing? They're my brothers.
[scoffs; sighs]
Asenath
What?
Joseph
They sold me. They sold me into slavery. They took me away from my home. I never got to say good-bye to my mother. I never got to see my father grow old.
Asenath
Joseph, I... I didn't know. You're here now. You have a home, a wife who loves you, everything you could want.
Joseph
No. Not everything.
[looking at Judah, with a door opening]
Asenath
I thought you learned something in that cell. Remember when I would bring food to you?
Joseph
Yes. It kept me going.
[grabs Asenath's hand]
Simeon
Hey! You won't keep me here. My brothers will come for me. My brother will come...
[echoing; he let us go of Asenath]
Asenath
Joseph. How long must there be anger here before we can rejoice. Embracing love instead of fear is but a simple choice. It's hard for me to see you fall, so bitter and so blind. When the truest nature of us all invites us to be kind. Bloom, bloom may you know. The wisdom only time breeds. There's room, bloom and you'll grow to follow where your heart leads. Bloom and may you live the way your life was meant to be. There's room, bloom and forgive.
[Joseph walks off, singing on the Egyptian Oud]
Potiphar
Tzafenat Paneah! The family of Canaanites... They've returned.
Asenath
Let sweet compassion set you free.
[continues singing]
Joseph
Thank you.
Asenath
Maybe they've suffered these last 20 years, as well. Maybe they've changed.
Joseph
No. I don't think so.
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Debate Among Brothers Over Leadership Qualities
Joseph
Judah! Simeon! Levi! Reuben! Where are you?
Judah
Joseph isn't fit to lead sheep.
[off-screen]
Levi
I agree.
[off-screen]
Reuben
But he's our brother.
[off-screen]
Issachar
Half brother. Said so himself.
[off-screen]
Simeon
Judah is the one who should take over for Father.
Issachar
Do you want a spoiled brat giving you orders?
Simeon
Can we all agree that something has to be done about Joseph?
Judah
Yes. I agree.
Levi
Hey, everybody! The little spy is back!
Joseph
I wasn't spying.
Simeon
Did Father tell you to check up on us?
Joseph
No! Maybe this was a mistake. I just want to...
Judah
Report on us to Father?
Simeon
You're his favorite.
Joseph
N-No.
Judah
You look at scrolls all day while we're covered in sweat. Why is that, Joseph? Is it because we don't have pretty coats like you?
[grabs Joseph]
Simeon
I have mine.
[takes his coat off]
Joseph
That's my coat!
Simeon
Step aside, brothers. I'm the new head of the family. Bow before me, you sheaves of wheat!
Levi
Oh, yes, Master Joseph, ruler of the world.
Joseph
Give it back, now!
Simeon
If you want your coat, why don't you go get it?
[throws a coat to Reuben]
Issachar
Levi's got it.
Levi
No, I don't. Judah does.
Man
Come on! I've got it!
[Judah tears Joseph's coat, then yelling, then laying down on the ground, then they all laugh]
Joseph
I've had enough of this stupid game!
Judah
Joseph! Who says this is a game?
[the brothers push Joseph to the pit]
Joseph
What are you doing? Leave me alone! No! Stop it!
[he falls down in a pit, then getting up, coughing]
Levi
What do we do now?
[off-screen]
Issachar
Are we just going to leave him down there? What are we going to tell Father?
[off-screen]
Judah
We'll think of something.
Joseph
Somebody! Please!
Judah
Just get out of here.
Simeon
Maybe he can dream his way out.
Joseph
Don't leave me here alone!
[he grunts, then sighs]
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Joseph Shares His Dream with Family
Issachar
Why do we wash before work? We don't want the sheep smelling you and running off. Hey, look who finally woke up. Oh, look at the sun brought up.
Rachel
Good morning, Joseph.
Joseph
Mother, last night I had another dream.
[takes a towel, then drying off the eyes]
Issachar
Oh, another dream!
Brothers
Ooh!
Joseph
I wasn't talking to you.
Issachar
Well, then, please, why don't you share it with all of us.
Simeon
Yes. Who'd the wolf get this time?
Joseph
Well, you can laugh, but this time it was about all of you.
Levi
Oh, please, you must tell us our future, great Joseph.
Simeon:
Should I be scared?
Joseph
Leave me alone!
Judah
Come on, Joseph. Tell us. We're dying to hear about it.
Joseph
Well, all of us were carrying sheaves of wheat. I was among you, but then all of a sudden, I was above you and your wheat bowed to me...
Levi
I wonder what that's supposed to mean.
Judah
Nothing, that's what it means. Nothing.
Joseph
Hey, you asked to hear the dream.
Jacob
What happened next?
[to Joseph]
Joseph
The sky was dark, and all around me there were stars. They were bowing to me too.
Issachar
Ooh! Let's all bow down to Joseph.
Jacob
We can't ignore these dreams. After all, his last one did come true.
Simeon
Are you saying that Joseph belongs all of us, even Judah?
Jacob
I'm not saying that, but there could be a message here.
Simeon
Judah's led the herd for years, brought in the wheat, raised the tents. He comes first before any of us, especially Joseph.
Jacob
Judah, it's not up to me. God may be telling us something of our future.
Judah
Then I guess all my work doesn't matter.
Jacob
Watch your tongue.
Rachel
Jacob, Judah, please!
Judah
I've had enough of this.
Reuben
Let's go.
Levi
Look at what your dreams have done.
[sighs; grabs a bag to Joseph]
Joseph
Don't get mad at me. I didn't ask for them.
Simeon
You didn't ask for this either, brother.
[hits Joseph, getting all wet]
Joseph
Half brother!
[putting the bag down]
Jacob
Joseph! Boys! Apologize to each other!
Rachel
Let me talk to Joseph.
[she walks by Joseph]
Jacob
He's just a boy. You're too harsh on him.
[off-screen]
Judah
You're always defending him!
Jacob
His dreams come from God.
[off-screen]
Rachel
Joseph, you need to be more understanding of your brothers. Life is a lot harder for them than it ever will be for you.
Joseph
Why do you defend them? They're not even your sons.
Rachel
They're no less my sons than you are. We're family, all of us. If we break apart, we have nothing left. You've seen the damage words can do, when full of thoughtless pride.
[singing]
Jacob
That's enough!
Rachel
Now heed the wiser voice in you that calls to be your guide. The flowers reaching for the sun are all uniquely blessed. But though each is special, not a one is better than the rest. Bloom, bloom, may you know. The wisdom only time breeds. There's room, bloom and you'll grow to follow where your heart leads. Bloom and may you bring your colors to the vast bouquet. There's room, bloom, learn one thing. Your gifts are meant to give away.
[continues singing]
Joseph
Thanks, Mother.
[he runs off, then waving to Rachel]
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Trusting Divine Guidance Through Uncertainty
Man
I thought I did what's right. I thought I had the answers. I thought I chose the surest road, but that road brought me here. So I put up a fight, and told you how to help me. Now, just when I have given up, the truth is coming clear. You know better than I. You know the way I've let go the need to know why. For you know better than I. If this has been a test, I cannot see the reason, but maybe knowing "I don't know" is part of getting through. I try to do what's best, and faith has made it easy. To see the best thing I can do is put my trust in you. For you know better than I. You know the way. I've let go the need to know why. For you know better than I. I saw one cloud and thought it was the sky. I saw a bird and thought that I could follow. But it was you who taught that bird to fly. If I let you reach me. Will you teach me? For you know better than I. You know the way. I've let go the need to know why. I'll take what answers you supply. You know better than I.
[singing; cut to Pharaoh walking along to the door, sighing, then opening the door, looking at Joseph]
Joseph
Potiphar?
Potiphar
Pharaoh's butler said you interpret dreams.
[puts hands behind his back]
Potiphar
Pharaoh is tortured by a dream. None of his wise men can explain it. I'm to bring you to the palace.
Joseph
Potiphar? It's good to see you again.
[let us go of the hands behind his back]
Potiphar
How could I have allowed this to happen? My wife...
Joseph
I understand. Let's go.
[looking at the tree, then closing the door]
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A Family Reunion and Acceptance of Faith
Jacob
Joseph. My boy. My boy. Your mother prayed this day would come, that we'd all be together again as a family. It's a miracle.
[hugs Joseph, letting go of the stick]
Joseph
Yes, Father. It is a miracle. Oh, you know better than I! You know the way! I've let go the need to know why! I'll take what answers you supply, you know better than I.
[Ephraim touches the clothing of Jacob, then Jacob picks him up, singing]
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Morning Tensions Among Family Members
Judah
My neck is killing me. It's too early for this.
Jacob
Rachel.
[hugs Rachel]
Zuleika
Joseph.
Joseph
Huh?
Zuleika
Shh!
Joseph
W-Why are you here? Is something wrong?
Zuleika
No. This land, it's not Egypt. Is this your home?
Joseph
Canaan.
Zuleika
Please, tell me more about Canaan.
Joseph
This is the place where I was born. These are the sunflowers my mother planted. This is my, uh... My...
[sighs]
Zuleika
Family? You miss them, don't you?
Joseph
My brothers. They betrayed me!
Zuleika
Joseph, we are your family now.
Joseph
Huh?
Zuleika
We care for you here. We... I feel you are special.
Joseph
What? No. W-Why have you come here tonight?
Zuleika
To be with you.
Joseph
No. This is not right.
Zuleika
Look at me.
Joseph
I will not betray my master.
Zuleika
I'm talking to you.
Joseph
No! Stop! No!
Zuleika
Wait! I order you to stay!
[rips his clothes]
Joseph
No!
[runs away]
Zuleika
Everything you are, you owe to me!
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The Search for the Slave Market
Slave Trader
Hey, wake up.
[kicks him]
Men
Behold the glory, behold the wonder, what we have made shall not be torn asunder! Such vast achievement, stone and papyrus! Beneath the gaze of Isis and Osiris! Land of majesty, where the heavens smile! Jewel of history shining by the Nile!
[singing]
Man
Hey! Here. Exquisite, aren't they? Yes.
Slave Trader
Where's the slave market?
Lead Trader
Down by the docks.
Men
Serve and be silent you who are chattel, we think of you as little more than cattle! This is your lot now and we advise you, to bow before whatever master buys you! Feel the power here! Power has its price!
[continues singing]
Slave Trader
Let's go.
Men
Some can live like gods! Some must sacrifice!
[continues singing]
Slave Trader
I'm next.
Man
What do you have?
Slave Trader
Canaanite.
Men
Through the centuries, many backs have bent! Many dreams are built, many lives are spent!
[continues singing]
Joseph
Move, slave! Get in line.
Trader
Slaves for sale! Buy this one!
Man
Now, let's have a look at him. Let me see his teeth. Hmm. Mm-hmm. He's too skinny. This is more like it.
Man
The captain of the guard needs a slave for his household.
Slave Trader
I have one you might like.
Man
Thirty pieces. Hmm. He looks healthy enough. Lord Potiphar!
Potiphar
He'll do.
Man
Ah. Looks like we have some work to do.
Men
Look and be humbled, learn what your place is Egyptian slave! No matter what your race is, this is your future your life suspended, and everything you knew before has ended! You are Egypt's now!
[continues singing]
Men
We have all control!
[continues singing]
Joseph
Hey!
Men
From your every step to your very soul!
[continues singing]
Man
Hold still. You're done. He's ready for work.
Man
It's not for your face. It's for the floor.
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Communication and Expectations Among Brothers
Judah
Don't speak unless you're spoken to.
Levi
Hmm. Don't worry. It'll be all right.
Joseph
Welcome.
Joseph
You've done what I've asked?
Judah
Our brother, Benjamin.
Joseph
You kept your word. Bring out the other brother. So, Benjamin, tell me of your mother and father.
Benjamin
My mother is no longer alive.
Joseph
Oh. I-I'm sorry. And your father?
Benjamin
He's worried I'm here.
Joseph
Why is that?
Benjamin
I'm a long way from home.
Joseph
Oh? Doesn't he trust your brothers to protect you?
Benjamin
He likes me to stay close by.
Joseph
Really? Why is that?
Benjamin
A long time ago, he... he lost his youngest son.
Joseph
Well, I'm sorry to hear that. How did that happen?
Benjamin
He was killed.
Joseph
Killed? How?
Benjamin
By wolves.
Joseph
Wolves?
Benjamin
Yes. It broke my father's heart.
Joseph
Well, it must have been very hard on your brothers too.
Benjamin
They never speak of it.
Joseph
Don't they?
Simeon
Benjamin!
Brothers
Simeon!
Simeon
I was beginning to worry.
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The Reality of Hard Work
Joseph
Ow!
[he looks at the hands]
Simeon
Hey, Joseph, you missed a spot.
Levi
It's different doing real work, isn't it?
Issachar
No more baby soft hands.
Judah
Who bows now, little brother?
Potiphar
You there. Have you cleaned this entire courtyard by yourself?
[to Joseph]
Joseph
Yes.
Zuleika
He's a hard worker.
Potiphar
Hmm.
Zuleika
Maybe we could put him to better use in the banquet hall.
Potiphar
My wife thinks you should work for her. What do you say?
Joseph
I cannot say. A slave is not his own master.
Potiphar
Well said. Find him some new clothes. Then get someone else to finish here.
Attendant
Yes, my lord.
Asenath
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty! Come on.
Asenath
Who brought the cat? Here, kitty, kitty, kitty. Oh, stop that.
Zuleika
Come down!
Woman
Aunt Zuleika, I'm sorry. I'll get down from there.
Woman
Please come down. Come here, kitty.
Joseph
Come here. Look at this.
Asenath
Hmm. She seems to like you. Thank you. I haven't seen you here before.
[to the man, petting the cat; grabs the cat]
Joseph
Oh, I'm new.
Zuleika
Asenath.
[to Asenath]
Asenath
Coming Aunt Zuleika. Good-bye.
Zuleika
Joseph, come here. I'm waiting.
Joseph
I'm coming! Oh! Sorry, Asenath.
[he goes down the stairs to Asenath]
Asenath
Oh!
Joseph
What?
Asenath
I don't think you want my aunt seeing you like this. That's better.
[wipes off his face]
Joseph
Thanks.
Zuleika
Slave.
[the flies buzz at Zuleika]
Joseph
Oh, yes, of course.
[he walks to Zuleika]
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A Toast to Brotherhood and Conflict
Joseph
You must be hungry after your journey. Come. You'll be my guests.
[claps his hands]
Joseph
A toast to brothers.
All
To brothers!
Judah
Stop this. You have no right. We've done nothing wrong.
Asenath
What's going on? Why have they been arrested? Joseph, what are you doing?
Joseph
You'll see.
Man
Get back in place. Get back in...
Joseph
I give you food. I take you into my home. And this is how you repay me, by stealing?
Reuben
We wouldn't steal from you. We'd never do such a thing.
Joseph
And now you insult me by lying.
Judah
What?
Joseph
One of you has stolen from me. Benjamin. The favored one.
[takes a sword; tears all of the bags with the sand out; opens the top from the bag, then tearing it down, with the golden cup falling down and rolling]
Benjamin
]
[[The Nightmare Before Christmas|I didn't take it!?]
Joseph
Arrest him. ]
[[Shrek|For what have you done, you will be punished.]
Benjamin
Someone put it in there. Ow!
Judah
Stop! Take me instead. I beg you.
Simeon
No, take me.
Issachar
Take me.
All
Take me! Take me!
Judah
Take any of us, your grace, but, please, let the boy go.
Joseph
You would sacrifice yourselves for a half brother who's spoiled by your father?
Judah
Yes.
Joseph
Why? Why should you care if I take him, beat him, make him a slave?
Judah
Because I will not make my father suffer again.
Joseph
Again? What do you mean, "again"?
[let's go of Benjamin]
Judah
Our brother was not killed by wolves. We were blinded by jealousy and sold him into slavery. For 20 years, we have lived with that guilt.
[puts the sword on the ground]
Judah
We can't go back without the boy. My father could not bear it a second time. And neither could be. If anyone is to be punished, it should be us.
[he grabs the bottom on the clothes, then sighing, then taking the hat off]
Joseph
I will not harm any of you or our father. I am your brother Joseph.
Judah
Joseph?
Issachar
It's Joseph.
Brother
I can't believe you're here.
Simeon
How can it be?
Benjamin
Joseph?
Joseph
I have some much to tell you, so many questions to ask.
Judah
Oh, Joseph, can you ever forgive us?
[gives him a hug]
Joseph
I already have. Can you forgive me for thinking I was some miracle from God?
Judah
But you are a miracle. God sent you to save our family and all of Egypt. And you did.
Joseph
Asenath? Please. I'd like you to meet my brothers.
All
Welcome. Pleasure to meet you.
Joseph
You will join me here, all of you, with your families.
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Joseph's Confrontation with the Traders
Joseph
I knew you'd come back. You think this is funny? Well, Father won't be laughing when he hear... Who are you?
[he climbs out of the pit]
Slave Trader
Get him.
Joseph
Hey! Hey! What are you doing? Ow! Let me go! You don't understand. I'm from the house of Jacob.
Horse Trader
A little scrawny, isn't he?
Lead Trader
It's hard to tell with that pretty coat on.
Lead Trader
Hmm.
Joseph
No, no, no, don't take my...
Slave Trader
Get up!
Lead Trader
Looks like he's never worked a day in his life.
Horse Trader
That'll change.
Joseph
My brothers will come from me. Judah! Simeon! Levi! Please help me!
Judah
Joseph! We're right here.
Joseph
Judah. I told you they'd come for me.
[sighs; he hugs Judah]
Slave Trader
As agreed, 20 pieces of silver. :
[dumps the pieces of silver on the hand; throws a bag to Judah]
Joseph
J-Judah.. Why... No! Help me! Levi, please. Issachar. Simeon. Stop them. Judah. Judah, help me, please.
Joseph
Please!
Joseph
Judah, please!
Issachar
Judah, we can't turn back now. We've gone too far.
[to Judah]
Horse Trader
Hut, hut!
Joseph
I'm your brother! I'm your brother!
Judah
Half brother.
Slaver
Yah!
Rachel
Where could he have gone?
Jacob
Don't worry. I'm sure he's all right. The boys will find him.
[hugs Rachel]
Judah
Father. This is all we found.
Rachel
Joseph!
[gasping]
Jacob
No! Joseph!
Rachel
Joseph!
Jacob
Oh, Rachel.
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Trust and Betrayal in Servitude
Potiphar
You stood apart from the other slaves. I let you work home. I kept you from hard labor, and you did well for me. Or so I thought.
Joseph
What? Master...
Potiphar
No other slave was ever given this opportunity! I gave you my trust. What do you say yourself?
Joseph
I did nothing wrong.
Potiphar
And still you insult me with your denials! What am I to make of this?!
[Zuleika sobs]
Joseph
It's not what it seems. I could never betray you.
Potiphar
Such insolence! Am I to believe a slave over my own wife?
Joseph
I swear. I did nothing to betray you.
Potiphar
Silence! For what have you done, you must be put to death. See to it.
Joseph
No, no. It's not true! No. Master, Master, I beg of you. Tell him! Help me! Tell him that...
Joseph
Help me! Please!
Zuleika
Stop.
Joseph
He doesn't deserve to die.
Potiphar
Why? I see.
Potiphar
Take him to prison.
Joseph
Wait, master. No! Please! Believe me! I did nothing wrong! This is a mistake!
[Potiphar takes his hat off, then sobbing, then going away, Cut into the randomized; kicks Joseph, grunting, then closing the door, then groaning]
Baker
I did nothing wrong.
Butler
Yeah, we know you're innocent.
Butler
I know it sounds crazy, but it was so real.
Baker
I was up all night with my own dreams. Now you wanna take up my day with yours?
[eats an onion, spitting]
Butler
No. Just listen. I was back at Pharaoh's palace, in a garden of grapes that had three old vines. A tear fell from my eye, and the vines drank it in. They became so thick with grapes, that I squeezed them into a cup and served it to Pharaoh.
Baker
That is quite a dream.
Joseph
I know what your dream means.
Butler
You do? How could you?
Joseph
I just do. It's some kind of gift. The three vines signify three days. In three days, Pharaoh will bring you back to the palace a free man.
Butler
If only it were true.
[sighs]
Joseph
It is true. And when you're free, tell Pharaoh about me and my gift. Please. Promise me.
Baker
Some gift. To make up fairy tales and give hope to the foolish.
Butler
Maybe he's not making it up.
Baker
All right, then. Here's one I've had every night for the last week. I'm taking three baskets of bread to Pharaoh, one on top of the other, when the baskets fall. I go to pick up the bread, when suddenly a swarm of birds come out of nowhere and attack me. They keep pecking at me in the face and the eyes. What does it mean?
Joseph
I don't know.
Baker
Yes, you do. Tell me. Tell me!
[grabs Joseph]
Joseph
The three baskets also signify three days. In three days, Pharaoh will behead you, and birds will feed on your flesh.
Baker
What? You're lying. You're lying!
Butler
Stop it! Don't pay attention to him. We're not going anywhere.
[grabs Baker; he pours the plant on thr ground with the mice running away, then eating an onion, then grabbing the onion, then putting it down, with a door opening, then gasping]
Man
Take him. Get up.
[grabs Baker]
Baker
You knew. You knew! That's not a gift! That's a curse!
Man
Pharaoh has summoned you to the palace.
Butler
Why? What did I do?
Man
Let's go.
[grabs Butler]
Joseph
It's gonna be all right. You'll see. Tell Pharaoh about me.
Butler
I will.
[closing the door]
Joseph
Don't forget me! Don't forget me!
[closing the door, then fade to black, with a leaf falling on the ground, then picking it up]
Joseph
Guard! Tell them I'm still here! Answer me! No one cares. Asenath!
[sighs; the rain begins falling, then hearing a thunderclap, with Asenath, gasping while running away with a basket of food, then carrying it down slowly to Judah, gasping]
Guard
Halt! Who's there?
[drops a basket of food, falling down]
Joseph
No!
[the basket breaks, then continues hearing thunderclaps, then the mice take their food, then yelling while grabbing the mice, then spitting, panting, and spitting]
Joseph
Oh, God why are you doing this to me? Do you hear me? Any kindness, you take away. You were the one who gave me the dreams. You brought me the gift. Some gift! My dreams are lies. What have I done to deserve this?
[lets go, then falling down on the ground, then hearing a thunder rumbling, then getting up, looking at the branch and the leaf, then looking at it]
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Divine Insight into Dreams and Suffering
Pharaoh
For the sake of Egypt, relieve my suffering. Is this the one you spoke of?
[puts the bowl down, groaning, then the men put the shirt on, and the ring, and the hat, then grabbing the canes]
Potiphar
Yes, Excellency.
Pharaoh
I'm told you merely need to hear a dream, and you can explain it.
Joseph
Not me, Your Excellency. The explanation comes from God.
Pharaoh
None of my wise men or magicians, none of my gods could help me. What make you think your God is any different?
[the cane lets go of his neck]
Joseph
Tell me your dream, Pharaoh.
Pharaoh
Every night it's the same. I am standing by the Nile. Seven healthy cows graze peacefully on the banks.
Pharaoh
But then seven horrible, sickly cows come from the same river, the most wretched I have ever seen in Egypt. Suddenly they begin to devour the healthy cattle, and yet the cows remain as sickly as before. And then I wake up.
Joseph
Is there more?
Pharaoh
Yes. Another dream always follows. Seven ears of grain, full and golden, grow from a single stalk.
Pharaoh
Suddenly, seven ears, hardened and scorched, spring up on the same stalk, and swallow the seven good ears.
Pharaoh
All that remains are shriveled grains unfit to eat, and nothing else. Well?
Joseph
Pharaoh's dreams are one. The healthy cows and ears of grain are seven years of abudance. The sickly cows and the withered grain mean seven years of famine will follow, and destroy the land. Egypt may not survive.
[shows the men cutting the hay, then throwing the hay]
Pharaoh
Can this be stopped? What can be done?
Joseph
You must find a man you can trust. During the years of plenty, have him collect one-fifth of the grain from every field and store it under guard. Then, during the years of famine, give it back to the people.
[picking some berries]
Pharaoh
Potiphar, you trust this man?
[to Joseph]
Potiphar
With my life, Excellency.
Potiphar
Through this man, I have seen the future of Egypt. And through his deeds, we shall prosper.
Pharaoh
I am giving him power over all Egypt. Only Pharaoh will be greater. You shall call him "Tzafenat Paneah." God speaks, and he lives.
Crowd
Tzafenat Paneah!
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Counting Family Members in Conversation
Potiphar
Next. How many in your family?
Woman
Five.
Potiphar
Fine.
Woman
Thank you, my lord.
Potiphar
Next, please.
Woman
A long life for you, Excellency.
Joseph
And for you.
Potiphar
Ah, here's a responsible young man. How many in your family?
Menna
Four, my lord.
Potiphar
Very good.
Joseph
Hi there. What's your name?
Menna
Menna. And this is my sister Nyla. I'm looking after her while my parents tend the sheep.
Pharaoh
Are you here for some grain too?
Menna
Thank you!
Nyla
Bye!
[lets go of the girl, then taking to it while crying out]
Judah
Here you go.
[gives it back to Nyla]
Potiphar
Who's next?
Judah
We are, my lord.
Potiphar
You are not Egyptian.
Judah
No, sir.
Joseph
My brothers and I have traveled far, from Canaan.
[he pants]
Asenath
Joseph, what's wrong?
Joseph
Nothing.
Asenath
Look at you. You're shaking.
Joseph
It must be the sun. I'll be fine.
Judah
Please. Our wives and children are hungry.
Simeon
We don't ask for charity. We'll pay you with silver.
[Joseph remember the bag that Judah had.]
Potiphar
How many are you?
Judah
There are 12 of us. Ten of us here. At home, we have our father and youngest brother.
Potiphar
Very well. Give them...
Joseph
Nothing! Ten foreigners asking for grain, no ties to Egypt. Are you thieves, hoping to see where we store our grain? Spies? I don't know what you are, but I don't believe your story.
Judah
Your Excellency, everything we say is true. I swear it.
Joseph
Then prove it! Produce this youngest brother.
Judah
But why?
Simeon
What would that prove?
Joseph
That you're not lying. If you're telling the truth, I'll let you buy all the grain you want. Till then, arrest this one! We'll hold him until you produce this youngest brother. Take him.
[pointing to Simeon, Asenath gasps; they all grunt, then taking Simeon]
Judah
Stop!
Simeon
Judah, help me!
Guard
No!
Simeon
No! No!
Guard
Let's go.
Simeon
No! Unh!
[Cut into the door slams shut]
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Joseph's Education as an Educated Slave
Potiphar
You've done well. What's your name?
Joseph
Joseph.
Potiphar
Joseph. You're an educated slave. Where did you learn?
Joseph
My father taught me.
Potiphar
Ah. He taught you well. Tell me what else your father has taught you. I can read and write Egyptian.
Man
A boy looks up and sees a golden gift of chance.
[singing]
Potiphar
What a mess. Good luck.
Joseph
To prove his worth, and make the best of what might seem a dire circumstance. Onward and onward the slow and steady climb.
[continues singing]
Potiphar
Master. Let's have a look.
Joseph
Task upon task that can lift him to the summit over time.
[continues singing]
Potiphar
Well done, Joseph.
Joseph
You've got to take whatever road's at your feet. You've got to make whatever progress you can. Although the map you hold is far from complete. You've got to take whatever road's at your feet.
[continues singing]
Potiphar
To a good year, and to your friend.
[smacking a bowl]
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A Journey of Epic Proportions
Taglines
Epic and grand!
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A Story That Will Live Forever
Taglines
A story that will live forever.
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A Conversation About a Magnificent Horse
Potiphar
Hyah! Hyah!
Zuleika
What a magnificent animal.
Potiphar
Faster. Faster. Ah!
[laughing]
Zuleika
Slave. I'm in the sun.
Potiphar
Hyah! Ho! Whoa!
[laughing, stopping the horse]
Horse Trader
Well?
Potiphar
You were right. He's all that you promised. I haven't seen a finer horse in all of Egypt.
[getting off of the horse]
Horse Trader
I'm glad Your Excellency is pleased. There is still one small matter.
Potiphar
Oh, yes. As we agreed.
[takes a bag of coins, then putting on a scale]
Horse Trader
Oh, forgive me, but something is not quite right.
Potiphar
I thought I brought the right amount.
Horse Trader
You're a busy man. Anyone can make a mistake.
Horse Trader
He's yours. Pharaoh himself would be jealous.
Potiphar
Yes, he's a fine horse.
Joseph
Master, I think you should see this.
[looking at a scale, then taking a bag of coins]
Horse Trader
Uh... Get away from that. Don't touch it!
Joseph
Well, look at that.
[puts a piece on a scale]
Horse Trader
Well, I... It's broken. Your Excellency, I had no idea.
Potiphar
Of course not. You're a busy man. Anyone can make a mistake. And yours is going to cost you your freedom.
Horse Trader
Please, keep the stallion as a gift from me.
Potiphar
No. Take him away.
[the horse nickers]
Horse Trader
I have a dozen more horses! Take them all! Please, anything!
[Potiphar grabs the bag of coins]
Zuleika
Potiphar, you should keep it. You said it was the finest in all Egypt.
Potiphar
Own a horse taken from a thief? What would that say about my honor?
Zuleika
You're your honor.
[scoffs]
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Reunion of Joseph and His Family
Manasseh
Look!
Judah
I see him! There he is!
Benjamin
It's him! There he is!
Jacob
Joseph!
Joseph
Father. Father! Father! Father!
[he runs down, then they both put the sacks down, then taking the hat off]
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Caution Around the Miracle Child
Joseph
Judah! Simeon!
Levi
The miracle child. What are you doing here?
Joseph
Here, let me do that.
Levi
Joseph! Wait, wait! You have to be very careful. You might cut your hands on the soft fur.
[to Joseph]
Joseph
Get away!
[to Levi]
Joseph
I... I just want to help.
Simeon
You've helped enough. Thanks to you, we'll work an extra hour today.
[to Joseph]
Joseph
You're not tired because you got up early. It's because you were out all night.
Simeon
Why, you little sneak. What do you know?
Joseph
I know about everything, the women and the drinking. There's a lot Father doesn't know.
Issachar
You wouldn't.
Simeon
He would. The little brat. If you say one word, I'll wring your skinny neck.
[grabs Joseph]
Judah
Stop it! If Father sent him, we should be happy for his help. Maybe he can do your work, Simeon. Huh! Somebody should.
[intervenes]
Judah
Besides, there is something Joseph can do.
[he takes Joseph]
Issachar
What's he doing?
Reuben
: I don't know.
Judah
Shh! While we round up the strays, can you watch the herd for us?
[to brothers]
Joseph
Of course.
Judah
Good. We'll be back soon. Let's go.
Issachar
Maybe we should split up.
Judah
You go over there.
Joseph
Hey! What are you doing? Hey!
[chuckling; he laughs]
Levi
Hey, come on! Look at him.
Levi
Get him.
Issachar
You're too heavy.
Joseph
What? Are you making fun of me too?
Joseph
Hey! Hey, come back! Huh?
[to the sheep; grabs a stick; opens the bushes, then looking at a wolf, growling]
Joseph
Get away! Get away!
[to the wolves]
Joseph
Gotcha!
[grabs a sheep]
Jacob
Back! Back! Get away!
[to the wolves, attacking]
Jacob
Joseph, are you hurt?
[to Joseph]
Joseph
Father!
[gives Jacob a hug; panting]
Jacob
Your brothers, what are they? I asked you a question!
[to Joseph]
Joseph
They're... They're, uh... They... They went swimming.
Jacob
Swimming?
Judah
What happened?
Jacob
This is how you take charge? I expect you to watch after Joseph, but you abandoned my son. My son!
Judah
Aren't we your sons too?
[to Jacob]
Joseph
The ram!
Simeon
It's Joseph's dream!
Judah
Wolves kill sheep. It happens all the time.
Jacob
No! I understand. God sent you a vision of the future.
Simeon
Joseph didn't really see the future, did he?
Judah
Let's get back to work.
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