Singing Audition for "1776" Play
Theatre musical "1776" seeking talent. Please find more details below. About the project: The Founding Fathers come alive in this classic American musical. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson fought for independence against a deadlocked Continental Congress in a retelling filled with humor, romance, pathos, and nail-biting tension. The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 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. 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 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. Additional info: Performances of 1776 will be held October 25th at 7:30 p.m. October 26th at 7:30 p.m. October 27th at 2:00 p.m. October 31st at 7:30 p.m. November 1st at 7:30 p.m. November 2nd at 2:00 p.m. November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. While auditioners for singing roles are encouraged to sing a selection from 1776, songs from other musicals will be allowed (you must bring your own sheet music if singing from another musical). No a capella auditions will be allowed. Those interested in lead and supporting roles will also be asked to perform cold readings from the script. See the attachment for details. If interested please apply.
26 roles
Lead, baritone Delegate from Massachusetts. John is a dutiful husband. Opinionated, passionate, and a bit boisterous, he wears his age with pride. Starving for independence from England. In several songs and has two major solos.
Lead, baritone/bass Delegate from Pennsylvania. Franklin is intelligent, well-traveled, and pleasantly cunning. Sings in “But, Mr. Adams,” “He Plays the Violin,” and “The Egg.”
Lead, tenor Delegate from Virginia. Tall, mild-mannered, and soft-spoken intellectual. Principal writer of the Declaration. Sings in “But, Mr. Adams” and “The Egg.”
Supporting, tenor/baritone Delegate from South Carolina. Rutledge is haunting and somewhat ominous even though he is the youngest member of the Continental Congress. A leader of the South. Sings major solo in “ Molasses to Rum.”
Supporting, baritone/bass Delegate from Pennsylvania. A hawkish gentleman, he is sharp-tongued and a touch detestable. Sings lead in “Cool, Considerate Men.”
Supporting, baritone Delegate from Virginia, Lee is a willowy aristocrat. His flamboyancy is intoxicating and borderline infuriating. Sings lead in “The Lees of Old Virginia.”
Supporting mezzo-soprano Loving wife to John Adams. Intelligent, quick-witted, and talented with a pen, Abigail is every bit as bright as her husband. Sings “Till Then” and “Yours, Yours, Yours” with John.
Supporting mezzo-soprano Thomas Jefferson’s very-much-in-love wife. Her looks are striking, her dancing delightful, and her humor appealing. Joy radiates from her. Sings lead in “He Plays the Violin.”
Supporting, tenor Secretary of the Continental Congress. Repeatedly calls the roll and reads Washington’s dispatches. Sings in “Momma, Look Sharp.”
Featured, tenor Delegate from Connecticut who sings in “But, Mr. Adams.”
Featured, baritone Delegate from New York who sings in “But, Mr. Adams.”
Featured, tenor The custodian and bell-ringer. Provides some comic relief. Sings in “Momma, Look Sharp.”
Featured, tenor The message runner between General Washington’s army and the Continental Congress. Sings lead in “Momma, Look Sharp.”
Supporting spoken A Pennsylvania delegate, he is inaccurately depicted as casting the final vote to approve the Declaration.
Supporting, spoken President and presiding officer of the Continental Congress. From Massachusetts, he was pro-independence.
Supporting, spoken Delegate from Rhode Island. Hopkins’ drinking has led to an appearance befitting the second-oldest man in the Continental Congress. Playful, off-colored old man.
Supporting, spoken Delegate from Delaware. McKean is florid and likable with a charming, yet commanding, Scottish Brogue.
Supporting, spoken Delaware delegate suffering from cancer. Strongly pro-independence.
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Other members of the Continental Congress. Ensemble Tenor, Baritone, Bass.
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