ACTING ROLES

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Penelope Barker — Alto (Ballad Soloist), Age 18-35 (must look 35+)
A commanding, intelligent leader with deep conviction and emotional depth. She anchors the story’s moral center, delivering powerful ballads that reveal both resolve and vulnerability. Requires strong acting and presence to portray a woman who ignites a movement.

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Thomas Barker — Tenor (Ballad Soloist), Age 18-55 (must look 35+)
A devoted husband and patriot away from the country and his wife for 17 years. An agent to the Crown. Thoughtful, warm, and sincere, with lyrical ballads that explore duty, risk, and personal stakes in revolutionary times.

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George Washington — Tenor (Hip-Hop & Ballad Soloist), Age 18-45 (must look 35+)
Charismatic, strategic, and quietly formidable. Blends stately authority with contemporary rhythmic delivery. Must handle both commanding hip-hop passages and noble ballad singing, embodying a great leader.

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King George III — Tenor (Ballad Soloist), Age 18-55 (must look 35+)
Regal, quietly proud, and increasingly isolated. A complex antagonist whose perspective is expressed through a thought-provoking ballad.

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Edenton Women — Altos & Sopranos, Ages 18-65
A dynamic ensemble of colonial women ranging from resolute patriots to witty skeptics. Requires strong character work, tight harmonies, and the ability to shift between serious political drama and spirited humor. These women drive the historic act of rebellion.

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Edenton Men — Tenors & Basses, Ages 18-65
Townsmen, merchants, officials, and laborers representing a spectrum of loyalties and personalities. Roles include both earnest patriots and comedic figures. Strong ensemble singing and character versatility required.

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Chorus — Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass (Dance Ability a Plus)
The vocal backbone of the production, portraying citizens, crowds, and shifting social forces. Must sing confidently in harmony, move well, and quickly assume multiple identities across scenes.

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Dancers — All Genders (Hip-Hop & Contemporary / Lyrical Modern)
Athletic, expressive movers who embody the emotional and political undercurrents of the story. Strong technique in hip-hop and contemporary styles required; partnering skills and theatrical storytelling through movement are highly valued.

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Children -- up to ten children will be cast, with two female actors covering a hip-hop soloist role.