Nittany Theatre at the Barn AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: CALLING ALL WOMEN! The Marines are looking for a few good men… Well Nittany Theatre at the Barn is looking for a BUNCH of really great women! 1776, the iconic Broadway hit that brings THE essential moment of American history to life is coming to the Barn this summer… with a twist, an all-female cast. Yes, you read that right. Nittany Theatre at the Barn is pleased and honored to stage 1776 as scripted with an all-female cast. Come make History with us! Our production will be the very first (a world premier) 1776 with an all-female cast, fully staged and fully costumed. The opportunity to participate in this seminal historical event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local women, with more than a dozen roles for older characters. What better way to celebrate our freedoms then to create opportunities for women to bring the words and actions of the founders to life? 1776 is a special, inspirational event! And now featuring the female voice 1776 is something too good to miss! Auditions at Windmere Hall (behind Hills Plaza Weis Market) 454 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College, PA Thursday, January 29, 6:30-8:30p Friday, January 30, 6:30-8:30p Saturday, January 31, 12:30 to 3:30p ABOUT THE SHOW 1776, The Musical; book by Peter Stone, music by Sherman Edwards, lyrics by Sherman Edwards, and based on a concept by Sherman Edwards. Its 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, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Henry Lee, and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the 2nd Continental Congress to vote for independence by signing the Declaration of Independence. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the people 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. 1776 is a funny, insightful, inspiring, and compelling drama.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:24:34 +0000
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