Congratulations to the Incredibly Talented Cast of Our 250th Celebration of the USA
1776 – The Cast

Leading Ladies
Abigail Adams – Emily Cline
Martha Jefferson – Victoria Turton
Lead Grieving Mother – Tammy Simmons
Grieving Mothers – Tammy Bentley, Tammy Lay, Nora McNabb, Emily Jo Graham, Lisa Pritchett, Abby Bailey, Lauren Bailey, Breanna Hinderer, Sarai Rowe

Delegates and Founding Figures
John Hancock – Ashley Owenby
Dr. Josiah Bartlett – Shawn Pritchett
John Adams – Kevin Roberts
Stephen Hopkins – Larry Jones
Richard Henry Lee – Charlie Hammonds
Roger Sherman – Tony Pharr
Lewis Morris – Jim Veenstra
Robert Livingston – Tom Liner
Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon – Ross Sampson
Benjamin Franklin – Thomas Caldwell
John Dickinson – Greg Glover
James Wilson – Tony Bailey
Caesar Rodney – David Steinmetz
Col. Thomas McKean – Jon Tyndal
George Read – Heath Rowe
Samuel Chase – Fred Carder
Joseph Hewes – Chuck Martin
Edward Rutledge – Chad McKeel
Dr. Lyman Hall – Trevis Orr
Charles Thomson – Hunter Cline
Andrew McNair – Wil Mayweather

Ensemble Roles
A Leather Apron – TBD
A Painter – TBC
The Couriers – Searles Dennison, Zeke Pritchett
The Boy Soldiers – Avery True, Rivers King, Maggy Hasty

Director’s Note
One male audition form is missing. If your name does not appear on the list, please contact Connie at Cleveland City Ballet.
Minor adjustments may be necessary as final details are confirmed.

Thank you all for your enthusiasm, professionalism, and heart. Together, this cast will bring to life a powerful celebration of our nation’s founding and spirit.

First Read-Through
Thursday, November 7
6:00 p.m.
Cleveland City Ballet