1776
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edward
Book by Peter Stone

SHOW DATES:  October 2-5 and 9-12
Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:00pm; Sundays, 2:00pm
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American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway musicals. It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence...if only our founding fathers can agree to do it!!! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.

The show features a striking score by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone, which is legendary in its craftsmanship. 1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling musical.

Questions?  Contact Dean at dstantonburnell@hotmail.com or Mort at mort@fixpc.com




 

NOTES ABOUT REHEARSALS:

·   Rehearsals will primarily be in August and September.  There will possibly be a small number  
 of music rehearsals before then, but rehearsals will begin in earnest in August.      

·   There will be approx. 3 rehearsals per week, starting in August, but note next bullet point!

·   Not everyone will need to be at every rehearsal; we value your volunteer hours!!!



Cast

John Adams Stephen Whiteley
Benjamin Franklin Doug McGown
Thomas Jefferson Josiah Pearsall
Abigail Adams Susan Evans
Martha Jefferson Kristin Silverman
John Dickinson Robert Weiss
John Hancock Steve Quigley
Edward Rutledge Adam Silverman
Richard Henry Lee Steve Polcek
Roger Sherman Frank Weston
Robert Livingston Ed Cram
Lyman Hall Clem Turmel
Charles Thomson John Dunn
Andrew McNair Bud Geary
The Courier Jeff Wallin
Caesar Rodney Alan Curtis
Col. Thomas McKean Trevor Putvain
George Read Tim Daley
Stephen Hopkins John DeRienzo
Jonathan Witherspoon Mike Thorpe
Judge Wilson Patrick Houle
Samuel Chase                                 Dave Barnowski Joseph Hewes                                     Kevin Podd
Assistant Custodian                           Harry Schantz
Production Crew
Director Dean Burnell
Producer Mort Butler
Music Director Kelly Daige
Choreographer  Linda Henzel
Set Designer John Dunn, Dean Burnell
Lighting Designer
Stage Manager Brian Marcoux
Set Construction John Dunn
Set Painting
Costumer Elyse Moore
Properties Susan Rousselle
Special Effects
Lighting Operator
Make-Up Designer
Publicity Dean Burnell
Box Office Manager Perry Burnell
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