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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
2:00'
Number of Acts
3
Musical Style
Rhythmic and polytonal with American Folk and African American / gospel / spiritual influences.
Vocal & Musical Forces
Chorus [small (8) to large] 1 ballerina; 1 African-style (jazz/modern) dancer Chamber orchestra (2222; 2210; 2 perc; piano; strings)
Original Cast
Zach James (Thomas Jefferson)
Carami Hilaire (Sally Hemings)
Meghan Kelly (Martha Jefferson)
Steve Wilkins (James Hemings)
Nick Reynolds (John Adams)
Robyn Lustbader (Polly Jefferson)
Ryan Zettlemoyer (Franklin)
Tom Riley (Lafayette)
Carli Mazich-Addice (Maria Cosway)
Jason Peterson (James Callender)
Adiza Jibril (Slave Woman)