Humboldt Light Opera Company
- It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it!
As the musical unfolds, we see the Second continental Congress move to a vote on the question of Independence, Select Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration, and engage in the fiery arguments that led to the Declaration's Adoption.
As the delegates come to grips with the issues surrounding Independence, we become part of the struggle to forge one nation out of a diverse group of colonies. We confront a series of essential issues that still shape the nature of our nation.
1776 vividly puts a human face on the pages of history as the musical shows the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
HLOC has added dimension to 1776 with a pre-show featuring the "Women of the Revolution." The show which starts 45 minutes before curtain time, will tell little know stories of our founding mothers in combination with food, crafts and historical facts of the time. From learning to cut a five point star with Betsy Ross to the story of Polly Picher there is something for everyone.
Travel back to the scene of the signing of the Declaration with HLOC and watch the Continental Congress and the women behind them in action.