The
American Revolution
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This
hilarious and historical patriotic parade (Music! Comedy! Battles!)
follows General George Washington on his quest to defeat the British
Empire and secure independence. Along the way, he confronts Redcoats,
Tories, Hessian mercenaries, mutinying generals, a bankrupt Congress,
spies, and Benedict Arnold. He is joined by the world’s most incompetent
and endearing troop of new recruits - The Rebel Mess. These rambunctious
Yankees tumble through the colonies chasing freedom, dodging bullets,
making song, and discovering what it means to be an American.
PRODUCTION
HISTORY
The Cornelia Connelly
Center, July 4th - 24th, 1999
Director ~ Emma Griffin
Producer/Literary Consultant ~ Chad Gracia
Sets ~ Louisa Thompson
Costumes ~ Alexander Dodge
Lights ~ Mark Barton
Composer ~ Robert Lopez
Sound and Graphic Design ~ Noah Scalin
Choreography ~ Phipy Kay
Props ~ Karen Flood
Dramaturg ~ Floraine Kay
Production Manager ~ Whitney Pastorek
Stage Manager ~ Janine Vanderhoff
Asst. Stage Manager ~ Bernadette Brownell
Technical Director ~ Tom Pasquarella
Sound Board Operator ~ Raimy Rosenduft
Asst. Producer ~ Alexis Wichowski
Publicity ~ Brett Singer Associates
Public Relations ~ Jeni Henaghan
Jessica Angelson ~ Intern
THE CAST
Judie Annozine - Peggy Arnold, Nell
Eleni Beja - Tom Dodge, Whipple, Martha
Al Benditt - John Adams, Hessian, Boatman, Hangman, Jeeves
Soraya Broukhim - General Sullivan, Marshall, Morgan, Livingston, Soldier,
Citizen 1, Davies
Aundre Chin - General Greene, British Attendant, Soldier, British Colonel,
James, Jimmy, Rodney
Kenny Diaz - Lafayette
*Sheri Graubert - George Washington
*Dan Illian - Benedict Arnold.
Lily Koster - Ben Franklin, Hessian, Boatman, Local, Woman w/baby, Bessie
Bob Laine - General Gates, Lord North, Attucks, Sam Adams, Captain,
Cornwallis, Shelburne
Jason Little - General Lee, Lord Burke, Olsen, Rush, Soldier, Feltman,
Fox
Sam Massem - Molly Pitcher, Hancock
Sheila Mitchell - General Conway, King George, Sarge, Gwinnett, Soldier,
Knox
Matt Peterson - Hamilton
Richard Scudney- Aide-de-Camp, Tarleton, Burr, Soldier, Sargeant, Dartmouth,
Rodney, Knox, Howe
Dave Shalansky - Gutbreath, Sherman
Ryan Shogren - John Andre
Tara Taylor - Salem Poor, Citizen 2, Jefferson
Hank Wagner - Freeman, Mifflin
* These actors appeared
courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association, Inc.
East River Park,
Central Park, Battery Park, Washington Square Park, NY International
Fringe Festival - Summer 2002
