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Anand Joseph, accordionist and member of the San Francisco Accordion Club, made his stage acting and accordion debut in the musical production of “Amélie, the Musical” by Craig Lucas, Nathan Tysen, Daniel Messé, Jean Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant and directed by Enrico Banson at the Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond, CA in November. Set in modern-day Paris, the lighthearted plot focuses on teaching people to always seek the good in others.

Anand notes that “Six years ago, I picked up the accordion on a whim. I’ve always performed solo. I am having a lot of fun with this really talented cast. The cast and the director (Enrico Banson) have been very accommodating with my first stage role. I’m also grateful to my teacher Mike Zampiceni and my first teacher David McAfee for teaching me the ways of the accordion.” Anand demonstrates his versatile accordion skills and highlights the instrument on stage about 15 minutes before showtime. He warms up the audience with selections from the soundtrack that accompanies the movie version of “Amélie” and other tunes. In the performance he portrays an accordion playing blind beggar.

Six years ago, Anand started playing the accordion and has a passion for the instrument. During his leisure time, he enjoys busking with his squeeze box in the streets and includes the score from “Amélie” as part of his repertoire.

Masquers Playhouse is a non-profit community theater located in Point Richmond, CA. Masquers has been producing high caliber plays and musicals for over 60 years. During normal operations, a season consists of five productions, two of which are musicals. Their productions run for five weeks, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings, and some Sunday matinees.

“Amélie, the Musical” runs from November 11 – December 10, 2022.

For more information: accordionpam@gmail.com