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President of the 1776 Continental Congress, He was pro-independence. An incredibly wealthy man who was despised by King George. It is said he signed his name so large to make sure the King saw it. He was by all accounts a bright, Harvard graduate. Longtime Governor of Massachusetts. "1776 "

A New Hampshire delegate, Dr. Josiah Bartlett sides in favor of independence and was an anti-slavery advocate. "1776 "

Wife of John Adams, one of the most powerful and influential woman of her century. She is more than just wife to John, she is his only confidant. She knows her husband is obnoxious and disliked but she doesn’t care because they love each other enormously – enough to challenge each other. Mezzo/Soprano. Female identifying "1776 "

A Massachusetts delegate, John Adams is the leading voice for separation from England and the Declaration of Independence. Unfortunately his tendency toward fiery rhetoric makes him generally disliked by other Congress members. Bari-Tenor. "1776 "

A Rhode Island delegate, Stephen Hopkins was a brilliant scholar, Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and is given to indulgence in alcoholic beverages. "1776 "

A Connecticut delegate, Roger Sherman sides in favor of independence and is on the committee to write the Declaration. Famous for his anti-slavery stance. He was a Puritan who had 13 children. Sherman was considered a "terse, ineloquent speaker.” "1776 "

A wealthy New York delegate, Lewis Morris was a major general in the New York Militia and abstains from all voting due to an absence of direction from New York. "1776 "

A New York delegate, Robert Livingston is a member of the committee assigned to write the Declaration. Later, as Chancellor to France, he helped advance the US in agriculture and the arts. "1776 "

A New Jersey delegate, the Reverend John Witherspoon, served as the President of Princeton University for many years and argues for, and wins, the inclusion of “The Supreme Being” in the Declaration. "1776 "

A Pennsylvania delegate, Benjamin Franklin is the sage, cool headed and always a few steps ahead of almost everyone else. Revered by the world already at this point, it is clear he will go down as the most famous of the revolutionaries. He’s the funniest and most likable man in the room – but make no bones about it, Franklin is out for his own posterity as much as anything else. He and Adams lead the charge for independence – and he is a logical counter to Adams’s emotional passion. "1776 "

A Pennsylvania delegate, John Dickinson leads a group of Congress members who favor petitioning King George III with their grievances rather than declaring independence from England. He is seen as the antagonist of the play, but he believes that the country is not ready to properly govern itself yet- that we are still a growing child. Does not fight FOR slavery but doesn’t oppose it. He was an early feminist. "1776 "

A Pennsylvania delegate, James Wilson was born in Scotland and went to university there. In the play, he casts the final vote to approve the Declaration, not because of his own belief in the cause, but because he does not want to be remembered in history as “the man who prevented American independence.” "1776 "

A Delaware delegate, Caesar Rodney works hard for independence, despite the fact that he is suffering from skin cancer. "1776 "

A Delaware delegate, Colonel Thomas McKean is an outspoken Scotsman and stands up for the truth. He famously speaks with a Scottish accent. "1776 "

A Delaware delegate, George Read is opposed to independence and sides with Dickinson. "1776 "

A Maryland delegate, Samuel Chase always seems to be eating. He initially sides with Dickinson. "1776 "

A Virginia delegate, Richard Henry Lee is selected to make the argument for independence to the Congress, as Adams is having little luck. Tenor. "1776 "

A Virginia delegate, Thomas Jefferson, despite his many protests, is selected to pen the Declaration of Independence. He was a soft-spoken man, but cunning nonetheless. "1776 "

The wife of Thomas Jefferson, he and Martha shared an interest in horse-back riding, literature, and music. She had already had two children by the summer of 1776. In the play, she has been brought to Philadelphia by Adams to help relieve Jefferson’s writer’s block. Martha will die in childbirth when she is 33. Mezzo/Soprano. Female identifying, "1776 "

A North Carolina delegate, Joseph Hewes sides with Rutledge on the slavery issue, demanding the Declaration allow slavery. "1776 "

A South Carolina delegate, Edward Rutledge is opposed to the Declaration of Independence because of his passionate opposition to the document’s call for an end to slavery. "1776 "

A Georgia delegate, Dr. Lyman Hall, a former minister, physician and puritan, he is the newest arrival to congress and was sent to NOT vote for independence. "1776 "

Irish born and raised, he was the only Secretary of the Continental Congress for its entire fifteen years, and a tremendous unifying factor. He kept the minutes of all sessions of Congress, including special minutes of all the secret affairs. His journals and files became the archives of our nation. "1776 "

The custodian and bell-ringer. We get the sense that McNair is the only person attending all these very difficult and demanding men. "1776 "

A leather worker. "1776 "

An artist who paints Benjamin Franklin’s portrait. "1776 "

A young messenger for Congress. He has been on the battleground, and he is in trauma throughout most of the play. He sings a song about the tragedy of war. Tenor. Any gender expression and ethnicity "1776 "

A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader, but has some more trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. A superb singer with a sentimental style who moves very well. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator and incorrigible ladies' man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm. Strong jazz and tap-dancer with good comedic skills. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

The sensible, responsible half of the upcoming song-and-dance team, The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. Betty is a poised, authentic realist. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. Moves well. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is very mischievous. Strong jazz and tap dancer, a major song-and-dance performer. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principles and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. With the exception of one line, a non-singing role. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Once a Broadway star, now the general's housekeeper at the Inn, Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General's life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy's best interests. A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Star performers of Bob & Phil’s troupe who are always flirting with Phil and are never seen without each other. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace. Doubles as SNORING MAN. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

Bob and Phil’s stage manager. Has a tendency to be over- dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. "WHITE CHRISTMAS"

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Sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering from her Stepmother and stepsisters. Dreams of and is determined to find a better life for herself. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Charming of course, but also moral, genuine, and in search for something more. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Vain, and unapologetically dismissive, who is unkind and cruel to Cinderella. Mainly concerned with her wealth, and her own offspring's happiness. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Obnoxious and self-centered. Named in direct opposition to her true demeanor. She is not the brightest person in the kingdom. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Brash, and bratty, she never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Like her sister she is named in direct opposition to her true demeanor. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Kind, gentle and loving, yet extremely pragmatic. Always focused on helping those in need. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intention. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Always wants the best for her son and does her best to keep her husband in line. At times serious, but always affectionate. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "

Members of the ensemble will play various townsfolk and members of the royal court. "RODGER'S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA "