The Egg

[greatraven1]

Very impressive. Amateur doesn't necessarily mean amateurish - and this one is nicely pro. A fine tribute to the man who has passed away. Well done.

[aThousandTimesG]

HAHA Funny song!

[H00verK1d]

the turkey WOOT

[Goodyearmonkey]

The actor playing franklin is really good

[JethroWilbury]

Have a great Independence Day, all!

[jhwenger]

Thanks for the nice comments, it's one of my favorites too. This was the second production of 1776 I was involved in. It doesn't seem like that long ago that we lost Ray (Franklin) even though it's been three years now. He taught drama in Redwood City CA for 35 years. There was an overflow crowd at his memorial. The HS dedicated the stage there to him an rightly so.

[mjcamck71]

This is my all time favorite musical, especially since I love everything colonial and history in general. These actors do a wonderful job with this song. The set looks pretty good. Whoever you all may be, Thank You for performing this play. Today's politicians could learn something about genuine dedication, morality and just causes from the story of the Declaration of Independence. THANKS FOR POSTING!

[harpo103]

These guys are really good. Where is this?

[jhwenger]

Thanks. Show was performed in Saratoga California.

[Raine2142]

The trombones were good, but the trumpets need some work, a little squeaking and pitch change in there.

[kdog385]

dont hate me, but i dont like the guy who plays john adams at all, but the guy who plays ben franklin did a fantastic job, but no adams

[adamlawrencejames]

I agree. His voice is too young for the role.

[I4gotmyMANTRA]

He's just to young for the part.

[LarkinProductions]

God bless all of you. Everyone did a fantastic job!

[Legoman898]

Fantastic!

Need I say more???

[pkinching]

yes! you must say "chirp, chirp chirp!"

=)

[Legoman898]

Wrong, the correct answer is the phrase, "To Hell with Great Britain."

:D:D:D

[kraken138]

Fantastic! I hope you post more from this surprising performance.

[Lissical]

Very well done!  One of my favorite songs in the show.

[cobblestoneblues]

Great.

My favorite song in the show.

[HokgwaiXbirdmaN]

the first time franklin says "the turkey" adams reacts instantaneously... almost-- to quick. hahaha but its still really good guys, i wish i was able to be in this. and the guy who plays franklin did really well. What a shame.

[SparkleFeatherDust]

Was this a broadway? If not what was this exactly? I mean I know it's 1776 lol. This was really good!

[jhwenger]

Thanks! Community theater production by Saratoga Drama Group (Saratoga, CA) in January 2006. I posted it here because we lost Ray Doherty (Ben Franklin) a few months ago to cancer.

[SparkleFeatherDust]

Aw! I'm sorry for the loss. Were you a part of this play?

[jhwenger]

Sound Designer and Technical Director. Also filled in as Stage Manager a couple of nights.

[kittybirg]

That was awesome. :D

Dig that there was a orchestra! And that scene-change at the end made the theatre geek in me happy.

[jhwenger]

We normally have a 20-22 piece orchestra. We HATE slowing/stopping the show for scene changes or ever seeing a stagehand. You may have noticed that the park bench was on a skid so it could be pulled off during the change un-noticed.

[pkinching]

my deepest sympathies for "franklin". EXCELLENT!

[paleonar87]

terrific!