Auditions for 1776 - The Musical

Date
January 14, 2026
Time
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location
Founders Auditorium

About this event

Auditions for 1776 consist of readings from the script, 16 measures of a song (we provide an accompanist; you provide the sheet music or your own non-vocal track and a device on which to play it) - no a cappella singing. For a few roles perhaps there will be a short movement sequence, but it is not a dance-heavy show.

1776

Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edward
Presented in Cooperation with The Mansfield Playhouse

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, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence and sign the Declaration. 1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book. 

Performances in Founders Auditorium:
Saturday March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday March 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Monday March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Performances at Mansfield Playhouse: 
95 E 3rd St Mansfield, OH 44902-1323 
Friday March 13 at 7:30pm
Saturday March 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday March 15 at 2:30pm

Produced by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Supported by “America 250 OSU” 

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