1776 book by: Peter Stone Music and Lyric by: Sherman Edwards Directed by Jeanette Mason Opens March 15, 2002

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CAST LIST

Production Staff

Director------------- Jeanette Mason Asst Director ----------Kerri Moses Producer --------------Maureen McCarthy ------------- Tracey Towner Asst producer------------- Nancy Edginton Stage Manager------------- Debbie Bowman Costumes------------- Nancy Albrecht, Pinkie Hoffman Music Director-------------- Joe Rice Dance Captain----------- Nichole Girard Sound Design------------ Gary Bolton Vocal Director ---------------Tom Stokes Set Dresser --------------TBA Hair/Make Up ----------------Michelle Jozsa Set Construction ----------------Al Lien Lighting Design -------------Cinder Conlon Poster Design ----------------Cindy Jurik House Manager--------------- George Beeby Properties Manager---------------- Molly Shugart Pianists------ Susan Snyder                          Paulette Parsons

Props help wanted!!!

Great News:  We have found MOST of the furniture to dress our set!!!  (applause, applause)  
Bad News:  We have LOST our connection to the beautiful reproduction Windsor chairs we need!!!
No time for flowering, PROPS ARE DUE NOW!!  HELP!!!! WE NEED:

WINDSOR CHAIRS!!! AT LEAST 4, NO MORE THAN 8 
One Writing Stand/Drafting Table 
One Silver or Pewter Double Inkwell 
6 Smaller Inkwells (silver in color) 
6 Sand Shakers/Ink Blotters 
Pewter Mugs (6 - 2 very large, 4 large) 
One China Coffee BOWL and Saucer 
One Small Hand Broom 
One Wooden Easel 
One Paint Box/Pallet/Brush 
One Sword 
One Riding Crop 
One Long Gun or Musket 
Three Knapsacks 
One Powder Horn 
One Barometer (long, wall mounted) 
One Hourglass 
10 Leather Bound Books (various sizes - gilt edges)

 Keep in mind this takes place in 1776, but we need old artifacts that look fairly new, not worn.  Studying this time period, I put us somewhere between the primitive Pilgrim years and the not-yet-mass production of the 19th Century.  These men were the cream of their respective crops and many lived with the finer things in life.
Come join the fun!  Help make our set the most authentic Assembly Room at Independence Hall yet!
Call Molly at 946-5431 (H) or Ann Norris at 995-9658 (H).  Or stop by the playhouse with what you have.  PLEASE DO THIS NOW.  
The show opens Friday, March 15 and runs thru Saturday, April 6.   All weapons and delicate artifacts are kept under lock and key between shows and I assure you your property will be well cared-for and returned promptly at show's end.
Let's make "1776!" our most-memorable performance ever!

Thanks to all you worthy souls who auditioned for "1776".

Cast members need to come to OTP multi-purpose room on Thursday Jan 10, 2002 between 7:00 and 8:00 PM to pick up the rehearsal schedule, scripts (bring your $50.00 deposit, check or cash), and get measured for your costume.

Cheers, Jeanette Mason Director

             TRAVERSE CITY --- Old Town Playhouse will be holding auditions for the mainstage musical 1776 beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 7 and Tuesday, January 8, 2002.  Auditions will be held in Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center on the Northwestern Michigan College campus in Traverse City.

1776 is being directed by Jeanette Mason of Traverse City.  Musical director is Joe Rice and vocal director is Tom Stokes, both of Traverse City.  Winner of the 1969 Tony for Best Musical, 1776 brings the debate and pivotal discussions leading to the Declaration of Independence to life with a predominantly male ensemble.  The production will cast two women and 25 men in singing roles (no chorus), utilize an 18-piece orchestra and feature 12 musical numbers. 

1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Richard Henry Lee 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.  Critics have commended the work for being “…funny, insightful and compelling.”

Auditions are open to all interested community members.  Everyone will be required to sing with an accompanist, and may either bring his or her own sheet music or select from the accompanist’s repertoire. 

            Performance dates for 1776 are March 15-17, 21-24, 28-30 and April 4-6, 2002. Show times are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays (March 17 & 24).  The box office will begin selling tickets for 1776 to the public beginning Monday, March 4.

            For more information or to review a perusal script, contact the Old Town Playhouse business office at (231) 947-2210.

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