REBEL TOWN The Musical
A new American musical set in pre-Revolutionary Boston, leading up to the Boston Tea Party & Paul Revere’s ride. With heart, humor, and 27 original musical numbers, “Guys and Dolls meets 1776” as the show follows a tight-knit community of ordinary citizens pushed to extraordinary acts of courage. Through rousing tavern songs, ballads, & big ensemble moments, REBEL TOWN explores loyalty, love, and the cost of standing up for freedom when it matters most.
SHOW DATES: JULY 10-19
VENUE: Kathleen E. McDermott Auditorium in Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington MA
REHEARSALS: Commencing in June, Great Barrington.
Production Company: Rebel Town Productions LLC
Project Type: *Non-Union & Experienced Actors only.
Creative Team:
Lead Producer: John Alan Segalla | Director: Michael Siktberg
Choreographer: Kristine Waterman | Music Director: Carlton Maaia
Technical Director: Ron Piazza
Compensation: Stipends available, sliding scale / negotiable
AUDITION DATES: Rolling in March, by appointment – please email rebeltownmusical@gmail.com
Requirements: Prepare (2) contrasting Musical Theater pieces *Provide backing accompaniment.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
SAMUEL ADAMS – The Rabble Rousing leader of the Sons of Liberty. (Comedic Baritone) Age: 30s-50s
PAUL REVERE – The famous midnight rider, silversmith & Son of Liberty. (Bari-Tenor) Age: 20s-40s
JOHN HANCOCK – The wealthy merchant, smuggler & politician. (Tenor) Age: 20s-40s
MERCY OTIS WARREN – Politician, freedom writer & daughter of liberty. (Soprano) Age: 30s-50s
PETER SLATER JR – 13yr-old boy with dreams of joining the revolution. (Alto, Any Gender) Teen presenting
WILLIAM GREY – Carpenter, Son of Liberty & ex-soldier of the French & Indian War. (Tenor) Age: 20s-40s
SARAH GREY – Poet, Daughter of Liberty & supportive partner of William. (Soprano) Age: 20s-40s
ABIGAIL SLATER – A fiercely loyal Irish mother. (Soprano) Age: 20s-50s
ROYAL GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON – Aristocratic leader of the Massachusetts Colony (Bari) Age: 30s-70s
LT. COLONEL LESLIE – Redcoat Colonel who witnesses the Boston Tea Party. (Tenor) Age: 20s-50s
TOWNSPEOPLE, SONS & DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY – A large ensemble, including working class & high class Bostonians of all trades (Fishermen, Sailors, Clergy, Dressmakers, Wigmakers, Bakers, Blacksmiths, etc)
EMAIL: REBELTOWNMUSICAL@GMAIL.COM to schedule your audition or with any inquiries.