Auditions for Musical "1776"
Looking for talent for "1776: The Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Abrams Spotlight Productions is gearing up for auditions for 1776 the Musical, a bold, witty, and powerful musical that brings the signing of the Declaration of Independence to life. With sharp dialogue, rousing music, and moments of humor and heart, 1776 follows the debates, compromises, and larger-than-life personalities of America’s founding fathers as they struggle to unite thirteen colonies into one nation. Additional info: Those auditioning should prepare 24–32 bars of a song from a musical (not from 1776) You may be asked to read from the script. The show will be presented as written, however all genders and races will be considered for every role. Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin the first week of March (date to come) Rehearsal dates and times will be scheduled around availability, however typical rehearsals will be: Sundays 5 pm-8 pm, Tuesdays 6 pm-8 pm and Thursdays 6 pm-8 pm There will be a Tech Week of rehearsal,s May 3-6. These rehearsals will be mandatory. Performances: There will be eight (8) performances of 1776: May 7, 7 pm May 8, 7 pm May 9, 7 pm May 10, 1 pm May 14, 7 pm May 15, 7 pm May 16, 7 pm May 17, 1 pm All performances are mandatory If interested, please apply.
18 role s
Passionate, stubborn, and principled. A relentless advocate for independence who is often frustrated by the slow pace of Congress. Requires a strong actor and singer with excellent comedic timing.
Witty, wise, and charming. Provides humor and perspective throughout the show. Requires a strong character actor with warmth and presence.
Quiet, thoughtful, and poetic. Tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence while struggling with self-doubt and homesickness. Requires a strong singer and emotional subtlety.
John Adams’ wife. Intelligent, compassionate, and strong-willed. Appears in letters and moments of reflection. Strong singer with emotional depth.
Thomas Jefferson’s wife. Warm, grounding, and supportive. Appears as a vision/idealized presence. Strong singer with grace and warmth.
Confident and outspoken leader of the independence movement. Commands attention and momentum. Strong singer and actor.
Young, aristocratic delegate from South Carolina. Charismatic, sharp, and politically savvy. Requires a strong singer and commanding stage presence.
Leader of the opposition to independence. Polite, principled, and cautious. Strong actor with excellent vocal control.
Boisterous and opinionated delegate from Maryland. Larger-than-life personality. Strong comedic actor.
Plainspoken, practical delegate from Connecticut. Dry humor and grounded presence.
Conservative delegate from New York. Reserved, conflicted, and serious.
Intellectual delegate from Pennsylvania. Thoughtful and measured.
Polished, cautious, and articulate delegate from Delaware.
Delegate from Delaware who arrives ill but determined. A powerful dramatic moment. Requires strong actor.
Kind, elderly delegate from New Hampshire. Gentle presence with quiet authority.
Delegate from Rhode Island. Sharp-witted and wise despite physical limitations.
(The Custodian): Caretaker of Congress. Observant, warm, and symbolic. Appears throughout the show and sings a featured solo.
Youthful, energetic role. Strong singer with clarity and presence.
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