Little Theatre of Bedford presents-

1776  

This show is a musical comedy from the days leading up to July 4, 1776. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from letters and memoirs of actual participants.

Contact Kay Collins or the boxoffice for information on auditioning.

Cast

John Hancock - Lee Cuba John Adams - Tim Ahlemeyer Stephen Hopkins - Mike Berry Roger Sherman - Gage Lutes Lewis Morris - Brandon Fouch Robert Livingston - Byron Steele Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon - Liz Esboldt Benjamin Franklin - Rodney Ira John Dickinson - Brian Rainey James Wilson - Kathleen Chen Caesar Rodney - Chuck Jones Col. Thomas McKean – Matt Ira Joseph Hewes - George Read - Ron Owen Samuel Chase - Casey Hutchinson Richard Henry Lee - Brandon Fouch

Thomas Jefferson - Jeff Albertson Edward Rutledge - Jason Rayhill Dr. Lyman Hall - Clint Tirey Charles Thomson - Jim Mount Andrew McNair - Irwin Binder Abigail Adams - Joy Ahlemeyer Martha Jefferson - Brittney Galliher A Leather Apron - Clint Tirey A Painter - Clint Tirey A Courier - Sharon Cuba Director - Kay Collins Assistant Director - Joanne Smart Piano – Soni Evans Costumes - Reida Cummings - Angie Timan Etc. - Lynn Copeland