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Peter Stone's "1776" is the story of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It takes place in colonial Philadelphia and brings to life such colorful and historic figures as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.


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TICKET INFORMATION....

All tickets are $12.00 and will go on sale on the following dates:

January 6 - "Angels"
January 13 - Season Ticket Holders
January 20 - General Public

Tickets may be purchased in advance by mail (include a self-addressed, stamped envelope) or at the at the box-office before the performance, if available.


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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE....

February 11 (Thursday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 12 (Friday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 13 (Saturday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 14 (Sunday) - 3:00 P.M.
February 18 (Thursday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 19 (Friday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 20 (Saturday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 21 (Sunday) - 3:00 P.M.
February 15 (Thursday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 16 (Friday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 27 (Saturday) - 8:00 P.M.
February 28 (Sunday) - 3:00 P.M.

All shows are performed at our theater at 700 First Street in La Salle, Illinois.


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CAST....

CAST

John Adams Mark Fiorentini
Benjamin Franklin Dave Waldorf
Thomas Jefferson Matt Rue
John Dickinson Kim Parsons
Edward Rutledge Paul Christopherson
Richard Henry Lee Mark Brown
Abigail Adams Lori Christopherson
James Wilson Dave Roden
Martha Jefferson Becky Carter
Charles Thompson Scot Smigel
John Hancock Andy Decker
Stephen Hopkins Jon Grigalunas
Dr. Lyman Hall George Maxedon
Col. Thomas McKean George Ferroni
George Read Jim Faletti
Caesar Rodney Jack Lijewski
Lewis Morris Joe Egan
Robert Livingston Mike Garcia
Samuel Chase Tim Moritz
Rev. J. Witherspoon Robert Mellen
Andrew McNair Tom Schultz
Dr. Josiah Bartlett Jeff Hamilton
Roger Sherman Bill Crane
Joseph Hewes Dan Reeland
Courier Ben Hartenbower
Leather Apron #1 Matt Valle
Leather Apron #2/Painter Mike Mudge

STAFF

Director Robert Manahan
Producer Lori Christopherson
Asst. Producer Bobbi Edgcomb
Media Operator Megan Goetz
Stage Manager Ruth George
Set Design Tom Schultz
Set Construction Paul Christopherson, Bill Crane & Tom Schultz
Drummer Travis Hagenbuch
Sound Board Mark Bingheim
Light Board Megan Baznik
Spot Lights Jeanie Entwistle & Beth Kalisiak
Stage Crew Amy Zales
Make-Up Angela Brown, Natalie Hrovat, Mary Toraason , & Sue Yopchick


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SONGS....

Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards

ACT ONE

Sit Down, John Adams and Congress
Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve Adams
Till Then Adams & Abigail
The Lee's Of Old Virginia Lee, Franklin, & Adams
But, Mr. Adams Adams, Franklin,Jefferson, Sherman, & Livingston
Yours, Yours, Yours Adams & Abigail
He Plays The Violin Martha, Franklin, & Adams

ACT TWO

Cool, Cool Considerate Men Dickinson & The Conservatives
Momma Look Sharp Courier, McNair & Leather Apron #1 & #2
The Egg Franklin, Adams & Jefferson
Molasses To Rum Rutledge
Compliments Abigail
Is Anybody There? Adams
Finale Congress


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PHOTOS....

Click on "thumbnails" to view full-size versions.

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First Continental Congress


Franklin, Lee, & Adams

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Declaration of Independence


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Winter - 1999