CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
*ALSO SEEKING ACTORS WHO CAN ADDITIONALLY PLAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; FOR ANY ROLE. PLEASE INCLUDE ANY APPLICABLE REEL OR DEMO CLIP FOR CONSIDERATION.
John Adams (Massachusetts)
Male, 30s–50s | Vocal Range: Baritone (B2–F4)
Passionate, high strung, excitable, driven leader of the independence movement. Dutiful friend, compassionate husband.
Abigail Adams
Female, 30s–50s | Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (G3–D5)
John’s intelligent and grounded wife. Warm, witty, impowered, and emotionally strong. Requires a confident singer with depth and poise.
Benjamin Franklin (Pennsylvania)
Male, 60s–70s | Vocal Range: Baritone (B2–E4)
Charming, humorous, and politically savvy. A calming presence with strong comedic timing. Worldly and playful.
Thomas Jefferson (Virginia)
Male, 20s–40s | Vocal Range: Tenor (C3–G4)
Reserved, thoughtful writer of the Declaration. Romantic and idealistic, but with a quiet strenght and reserve. Needs a strong singer with sincerity and sensitivity.
Martha Jefferson
Female, 20s–40s | Vocal Range: Soprano (B3–F5)
Thomas’s lively and affectionate wife. Playful, elegant, and musically strong.
John Dickinson (Pennsylvania)
Male, 30s–50s | Vocal Range: Baritone (C3–F4)
Articulate and persuasive opponent of independence. Polished, controlled, and authoritative. Aggressive at times.
Edward Rutledge (South Carolina)
Male, 20s–40s | Vocal Range: Tenor (C3–A4)
Young, charismatic Southern delegate. Charming but intense. Requires strong vocal power and dramatic presence.
John Hancock (Massachusetts)
Male, 40s–60s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking
President of Congress. Commanding and authoritative.
Samuel Adams (Massachusetts)
Male, 30s–60s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking
Quiet but firm supporter of independence.
Richard Henry Lee (Virginia)
Male, 30s–50s | Vocal Range: Tenor (C3–G4)
Energetic and flamboyant. Strong comedic timing and musicality. Charisma.
Roger Sherman (Connecticut)
Male, 40s–60s | Vocal Range: Baritone-Tenor (B2-F4)
Practical and straightforward with a dry sense of humor.
Robert Livingston (New York)
Male, 30s–50s | Vocal Range: Baritone-Tenor (C3-G4)
Reserved and cautious; represents political hesitation.
Stephen Hopkins (Rhode Island)
Male, 50s–70s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking
Elderly delegate with a physical tremor. Wry and perceptive.
Dr. Lyman Hall (Georgia)
Male, 30s–60s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking
Thoughtful and conflicted; ultimately guided by conscience.
Joseph Hewes (North Carolina)
Male, 20s–40s | Vocal Range: Tenor (C3–G4)
Sensitive and conflicted; emotional core of several scenes.
Caesar Rodney (Delaware)
Male, 30s–60s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking
Determined and heroic; pivotal moment in the final vote.
George Read (Delaware)
Male, 30s–60s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking
Stubborn opponent of independence.
Thomas McKean (Delaware)
Male, 30s–50s | Vocal Range: Chorus or Non-Singing/Speaking *Scottish Accen
Fiery and outspoken supporter of independence.
Charles Thomson (Secretary)
Male, 20s–50s | Vocal Range: Baritone (C3–E4)/Heavy Speaking Role
Efficient and observant; keeps order in Congress.
Courier
Male, 17-25 | Vocal Range: Baritone (C3–E4)
Delivers messages from Washington. Brief but important solo moments.
ENSEMBLE (Delegates)
Male, 20s–70s | Various Vocal Ranges
Congressional delegates representing a wide range of personalities and viewpoints. Strong actors with good ensemble skills.