Ann Arbor Civic Theatre presents 1776!
Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone
Directed by David Kiley
Consulting Director: Ron Baumanis
Music Director: Daniel Bachelis
Arthur Miller Theatre, Walgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Showtimes are June 11, 12 and 13 at 7:30pm, and June 14 at 2pm
The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre is presenting the musical 1776 to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Be a part of a historic production in Ann Arbor in America’s 250th Birthday year.
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1776 is a Tony Award-winning musical with a book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, that dramatizes the debates and events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
The show, which premiered on Broadway in 1969, follows John Adams's efforts to persuade the Second Continental Congress to declare independence from Great Britain, culminating in the signing of the Declaration. It was adapted into a popular film in 1972.
Registration for auditions are done at this sign-up site to best organize time slots. Auditions: 6PM-9PM March 20 and 21. You may audition for either regular audition session but must be available for callbacks. Callbacks: March 22, 6PM. A sign-up form will be available on this site by February 23.
Rehearsals begin April 20 with table read and introduction to songs with Music Director/Director.
Rehearsal Schedule begins April 27
1776 is a big show with 27 cast members.
Choose from the sides based character auditioning for. Some reads will involve another actor/reader. Sides will be available on this page February 23.
Prepare a 32 bar piece of music in your key, and bring sheet music with you to audition. Choose a song that shows off your ability and range. We will have accompanist at auditions.
Bring conflicts to audition for April, May, and June. Audition forms will be available at auditions.
Casting is 100% open for all roles. We will cast all races, genders, sexual identities and those with physical challenges.
There will be a rehearsal schedule for the bulk of the month of May some Sundays through Thursday evenings. Otherwise Mondays-Thursdays. Rehearsals will feature specific scenes and call-lists per date through May, with full cast rehearsals heating up June1.
We are looking for some volunteers from final cast to be available on some Saturdays in May to do some marketing for the show at The Ann Arbor Farmers Market.
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