by John and Abigail Adams
with additional material by William Gibson

Director: Necia Beck
Assistant Director: Joanne Moran
Producer: Claude Warnick, assisted by Charlie Beck
Set Design: Paul Janiga
Bookholder: Beth Kramer
Lighting: Kevin Smith
Sound: Brendan Smith

As revealed by their writings, John and Abigail Adams were singular people: proud, loving, articulate, and filled with the dedication and spirit required to share in the forging of a nation. Through their words, with rhymed addenda spoken and acted by the company, the stuff of their lives - and the drama of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence - are made eloquently and vividly real on the stage.

Blending history and humanity into a vital theater piece, the play offers a lesson for our time and all time, and a memorable experience to be shared and not soon forgotten.  

The cast of American Primitive includes:

American Primitive opened on Friday, May 2, 2008 and runs through Saturday, May 17, 2008.

If you are interested in auditioning for any play in our next Season, please check our Audition notices, which are updated regularly. 

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