Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards

Story by Peter Stone

  Directed by Kay Burcher

A U D I T I O N S

Monday and Tuesday

May 19 and May 20

7:30 p.m.

550 Barberton Drive (at 24th Street)

In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. As George Washington sends depressing messages describing one military disaster after another, the businessmen, landowners and slave holders in Congress all stand in the way of the Declaration, and a single "nay" vote will forever end the question of independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialogue are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants.

Casting Requirements: 

25 men who can sing, with some dancing ability.  Playing ages 18-60 and representing historical figures of the times including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

2 women who can sing and dance: one age 20 (Martha Jefferson) and one age 30-40 (Abigail Adams).

Musicians (piano/organ, drums, cello, viola, violin, bass, reeds, horns)

Be prepared to sing a selection not more than 2 minutes long that will show your range and musical ability. An accompanist will be provided.

Also be prepared to perform a dance step taught to you at auditions. Wear appropriate shoes.

For more information, email contact@ltvb.com

Production Dates:

July 18 through August 10, 2008

Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

(Additional Thursday evening performances are a possibility)