

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1776 - Auditions @ The Looking Glass Playhouse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT – 1776
Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence

Join us as we bring the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 to life during this historic 250th anniversary year of American independence.

? Auditions: March 14 at 1:00 PM
? Location: Looking Glass Playhouse
? Director: Glenn Netemeyer
? Ages: 14 and up

? Please prepare a song in the style of the show (traditional musical theatre — no modern pop or jazz).

? Audition Form: https://forms.gle/3q1ExbkfxU9Zoq5S6

⏰ Forms close at 9:00 PM on Friday, March 13.

We are casting principal roles and seeking a strong female ensemble as well.

Character Breakdown

John Adams – Delegate from Massachusetts. A dutiful husband. Opinionated, passionate, and boisterous, determined to see independence achieved.

Benjamin Franklin – Delegate from Pennsylvania. Intelligent, witty, worldly, and charming.

Thomas Jefferson – Delegate from Virginia. Mild-mannered and thoughtful. Deeply in love with his wife and tasked with writing the Declaration of Independence.

John Dickinson – Delegate from Pennsylvania. Sharp-tongued and steadfast in his opposition to independence.

Edward Rutledge – Delegate from South Carolina. The youngest member of Congress. Handsome, intense, and ominous.

Richard Henry Lee – Delegate from Virginia. Flamboyant, charismatic, and theatrical.

Col. Thomas McKean – Delegate from Delaware. Likable and commanding with a Scottish brogue.

Stephen Hopkins – Delegate from Rhode Island. Elderly with a mischievous wit.

Roger Sherman – Delegate from Connecticut. Energetic, earnest, and practical.

Robert Livingston – Delegate from New York. Humble and gracious.

Abigail Adams – Wife of John Adams. Intelligent, witty, and strong — every bit his equal.

Martha Jefferson – Wife of Thomas Jefferson. Warm, joyful, charming, and full of life.

Courier – Young messenger between Washington’s army and the Continental Congress.

Be part of a powerful musical that brings history to life through debate, humor, and unforgettable music as we celebrate 250 years of independence.

? Questions?
Glenn Netemeyer – 618-772-9343 | deaconglenn36@gmail.com

Assistant Director: Jacob Streuter
Music/Vocals: Craig Frutiger

? Pre-auditions available by request for those unable to attend on March 14.
? Callbacks, if needed, will be scheduled at the discretion of the production staff.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lebanon/1776-auditions-the-looking-glass-playhouse/200029723840854
- **Event Categories**: live-music, music, art, theatre, entertainment, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lebanon
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 301 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon, IL, United States, Illinois 62254
- **lat**: 38.6042
- **long**: -89.81061
- **full address**: 301 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon, IL, United States, Illinois 62254

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Looking Glass Playhouse (https://allevents.in/org/looking-glass-playhouse/17470033)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 301 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon, IL, United States, Illinois 62254
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Looking Glass Playhouse
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** live-music, music, art, theatre, entertainment, pop
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 1776 - Auditions @ The Looking Glass Playhouse ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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