EAST TEXAS' ONLY PROFESSIONAL THEATRE
1776
Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Based on the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 1776 showcases the political drama navigated by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.
What to Expect: A musical theatre depiction of the birth of our country, filled with memorable songs and clever dialogue. It’s the perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th year of Independence!
You’ll Love it if You Loved: Kiss Me, Kate (2025), Sweeney Todd (2024), Something Rotten! (2023)
Rating: PG
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Sasha Hildebrand
Music Director: Peter Cunningham
Choreographer: Audrey Lassanske
Scenic & Properties Designer: Meghan Potter
Costume Designer: Val Winkelman
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Leatherman
Sound Designer: Lizi Shaul
Production Manager: Val Winkelman
Stage Manager: Jordan Burks
Assistant Stage Manager: Paige Suthard
Production Assistant: William O'Neill
Vocal Director: Jennifer Burke
Fight Director: Micah Goodding
Intimacy Director: Marybeth Gorman Craig
Artistic Director: Meaghan Simpson
CAST:
UNDERSTUDIES:
Tamara Arad- Martha Jefferson
Ian Bingham- John Adams and Stephen Hopkins
Ben Cammack- Benjamin Franklin and Rev. Witherspoon
Joel Cammack- Courier and Roger Sherman
Alex Ramirez Cannon- John Dickinson and John Hancock
Matthew Hernandez- Edward Rutledge and Caesar Rodney
Noah King- Samuel Chase
Silas Loeffler- James Wilson
Michon Lott- Abigail Adams
Olivier Lubin- Richard Lee and Andrew McNair
Austin Raymond- Charles Thompson and Robert Livingston
Matthew Simpson- Male Ensemble Swing
Alan Toney- Thomas Jefferson and Dr. Lyman Hall
