From the Desk of Mr. T. Jefferson…

7 June, 1776
Pennsylvania State House
520 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which–“

Oh. Hello. Reading over my shoulder are you, friend?

This piece of paper? Bah. Nothing, really. Well… not at the moment. I suppose it could yet turn out to be something of substance, should this cursed case of writer’s block ever clear up…

… bit of a long story. In short, I have been charged by my fellow congressman Mr. John Adams, (you likely heard bellowing through the open windows of the State House on your way over here) to draft up, “a declaration of some sort” on the present intolerable state of affairs between these united colonies and our parent country, England. The intention is independence, so I suppose one might say I am soon to be the author of-

The Declaration of Independence.

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Thanks for indulging me. I’ve only been fantasizing about writing something like that since I was twelve years old. No big deal. #MusicalTheaterFangirlNerd

Welcome to the Production Blog for ‘1776 in Concert – The Women of Congress’! My name is Kay and, in addition to portraying Thomas Jefferson in the show, I will be your humble host for this fun little peek behind the scenes in the weeks leading up to opening night.

What can you expect to find here? Well, how about a few:

* Rehearsal pictures
* Cast & Crew Interviews
* Promo Videos & Featurettes
* Production stills

And, I suppose whatever else our wonderful, crazy talented group cooks up! The point is to get you guys excited for the show! (So excited that you bring your family, your friends, your coworkers, your blacksmith, your locksmith, your… well, you get the idea.)

Onward to the Congress!