We, The People
We the People, the Musical
Production Staff
Director: Tom Murphy
Musical Director: Beverly Burke
Technical Director: Jeff Mericle Choreographer: Meredith Knowlton
Stage Manager: MaKia Aikens
Costumer: Tanya Willis
Props: Claire Murphy
Auditions
Sunday, September 18 @ 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 20 @ 6:30 PM
Rockingham Community College Auditorium
Performance Dates
Friday, November 4 & 11 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 5 & 12 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 6 & 13 @ 2:30 PM
Rockingham Community College Auditorium
There is no better way to celebrate America than with beautiful, patriotic music — from America’s favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting
original compositions. We the People, the Musical asks the question, “What does America mean to you?” Through a series of sketches and
songs, this show shows not only how the Constitution applies to our past, but also to our present and future. Everyday life is showcased in
both funny and touching vignettes, offering a variety of moods as it explores the deeper meanings of the language of the Constitution.
This Norman Rockwellesque review offers slices of life in America. Picnics... tributes to the military... letters home from war...
all become part of this patchwork quilt of American life.
Thank you!
We appreciate all of you who auditioned!
First Company Meeting - Monday, September 26 at 7:00 pm
Our first Company Meeting will be this Monday, September 26 at 7:00 pm at Rockingham Community College. We will take care of a lot of business at this meeting so be prepared for the following:
- Please bring $10 to pay for your script. You will be able to keep your script from this production. Family members may share if they choose.
- We ask that all cast members donate $5 to our Encore Café budget for each show.
- We will order t-shirts for We the People with the names of the cast members on the back. This is not mandatory. If you would like a shirt, please be prepared to order them at the company meeting. You can pay at the Company Meeting or pay later. The cost for t-shirts is $15 for regular sizes and $17 for 2X or larger.
- We will be taking "Headshots" (pictures) at the Company Meeting. We ask all cast members and staff members to wear a solid jewel tone top with NO writing or designs. A bright color will help your picture stand out!
-We will also be doing a read through of the show.
Cast List
Act I
Sam- Mike Davis
Martha- Donna Compton
George- Richard Johnson
Abby- Emily Sizemore
Tom- Chris Everhart
Betsy- Kristin Cardwell
Scene 1
Tax payer- Stephen Burke
Truck Driver- Robert Burchett
Teacher 1- Carmen Skidmore
Mother- Melissa Potter
Scene 2
Dad- Alex Burke
Daughter- Katelyn Sarwi
Scene 3
Husband- Robert Burchett
Wife- Tamia Phillips
Officer- Sophie Wood
Backup Singers- Melissa Potter, Emily Sizemore, Cindy Sarwi
Scene 4
Mother- Kimberly Everhart
Jan- Maddie Williams
Police- Rachael Cardwell
Father- Richard Johnson
Marsha- Annie Daniels
Scene 5
Mother- Melissa Potter
Professor- B.T. Simpson
Housewife- Amy Fargis
Congresswoman- Tish Carter
Act II
Scene 1
Soloist- Katelyn Sarwi
Reporter- Abby Carter
Woman- Mollie Williams
Man- Evan Tanner
Scene 2
Man 1- B.T. Simpson
Man 2- Robert Burchett
Immigrant- Annie Everhart
Scene 3
Teacher 1- Maddie Barham
Teacher 2- Stephen Burke
Teacher 3- B.T. Simpson
Teacher 4- Katie Tanner
Teacher 5- Amy Fargis
Teacher 6- Tish Carter
Scene 4
Larry- Stephen Burke
Ned- Evan Tanner
Wife- Cindy Sarwi
Ensemble- Rachael Cardwell, Abbey Carter, Rob Hardy, Abby Lucas, Ellen Simpson, Khyah Strange
Chorus- Everyone is included in the chorus.