1776 directed by Dustin Czarny with Ted Davenport our old English teacher in it.

Well this blog may not be that active but I thought I would post on here that if any of you are still local you may want to check out the play I directed, "1776" at Appleseed Productions in Syracuse. We opened last night to much publicity and almost sell out crowds. We have two weekends left and will run until July 7th. As a special bonus I cast our old English teacher Ted Davenport as "Ole Grape and Guts" Stephen Hopkins the delegate from Rhode Island.

For those of you unfamiliar with the production you can read John Marianni's front page article in the Syracuse Post Standard last Friday '1776' often mirrors modern US Politics or Wayne Meyers '1776': A musical oddity for previews of our show.

Also Chuck Klaus of the Syracuse Post Standard gave us a very positive review in his article Stars of varied stripes color '1776' in which he said "The Appleseed troupe has put forth a great deal of effort here, and the results in a difficult-to-stage property are notable and enjoyable. "

If you are local and want to come I suggest making reservations ASAP. The theater is filling up as the good press on this show is coming in. You can call 492-9766 to make reservations or got to www.appleseedproductions.org to buy tickets and make reservations there.

Below are the pertinent details for the production:

Appleseed Productions

presents

1776

Book by Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards

Directed by Dustin M. Czarny
Musical Direction by Colette Hebert

June 22nd 2007 - July 7th 2007
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Tickets $18 Adult $15 Student/Senior

Performed on the Atonement Stage, 116 W. Glen Ave. Syracuse, NY

www.appleseedproductions.org

The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.

Appleseed Productions is proud to present this hiostorical and patriotic play just in time for Independence Day. In bringing history to life Appleseed is making history itself by presenting our first full production during the summer. Come enjoy this production in our air conditioned theater and find a unique way to celebrate America's independence. Call 492-9766 for reservations or visit us online at www.appleseedproductions.org.