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Anyone 18 + is welcome to audition. We’re open to gender-expansive casting across traditionally male-presenting roles : if you can sing it and bring it to life, we want to see you.
REHEARSALS:
Begin May 27, with a possible read-through beforehand. Full schedule on the sign up form.
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, July 3 | 6 PM
Saturday, July 4 | 1 PM & 6 PM
Audition Information
You will be asked to read scenes from the script and be taught a simple dance combination.
All auditioning will sing from pre-selected accompaniment tracks provided at the audition. Please choose one of the following:
Is Anybody There? (John Adams) — from “Commitment!” to “…does anybody see what I see?”
Molasses to Rum — from “Shall we dance to the sound…” to “…Bibles and slaves”
Mama, Look Sharp — from “My eyes are wide open…” to “…before I do die… Mama, look sharp”
He Plays the Violin (Martha Jefferson) — from “When heaven calls to me…” to “…through eternity”
Yours, Yours, Yours (Abigail Adams) — from “What was there, John…” to “…and we’ll fondly survey that promised land”
All roles are open to actors of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities.This production may include women and female-presenting performers in roles traditionally played by men. Casting will be based on storytelling, presence, and ensemble needs.Ages listed reflect the historical figures at the time of the signing and are for context only.
PRINCIPAL ROLES
John Adams (~40) – Driven, outspoken, and relentless
Abigail Adams (~31) – Intelligent, grounded, and perceptive
Thomas Jefferson (~33) – Quiet, thoughtful, and idealistic
Martha Jefferson (~28) – Warm, playful, and charming
Benjamin Franklin (~70) – Witty, charismatic, and strategic
John Dickinson (~43) – Controlled, articulate, and formidable
Edward Rutledge (~26) – Charismatic with underlying intensity
Richard Henry Lee (~44) – Theatrical and larger-than-life
Roger Sherman (~55) – Practical and steady
Robert Livingston (~29) – Reserved and diplomatic
Courier (18-26) – Honest, direct, and emotionally open
SUPPORTING ROLES
John Hancock (~39), Charles Thomson (~47), Witherspoon (~54), Lyman Hall (~52),
James Wilson (~34), Caesar Rodney (~47), George Read (~42), Bartlett (~47),
Lewis Morris (~50), Hewes (~46), Samuel Chase (~35), McNair (older),
Stephen Hopkins (~69), Thomas McKean (~42)
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We believe theatre should be accessible, collaborative, and joyful. We create opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds to grow, take risks, and build something meaningful together.
We don’t just make shows, we build confidence, connection, and creative power.
This is where imagination gets a stage.
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