LEXINGTON, Va. Jan. 12, 2026 — The VMI Community Theatre will hold auditions for its spring show, “1776,” Monday, Jan. 19; Tuesday, Jan. 20; Wednesday, Jan. 21; and Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater located in Marshall Hall on post.

Cadets and community members may audition any of the four evenings. Multiple adult male and female roles will be cast. Those interested in auditioning should come prepared to sing a song from “1776” or another musical, and bring their own recorded accompaniment. In addition, a cold read from the provided script is required. Stage crew members are also needed. No experience is necessary for either actors or stage crew. 

It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence, if only the Founding Fathers can agree to do it! “1776” follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. “1776” is a funny, insightful and compelling musical, putting a human face on the people determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation in their own way.

Performances of “1776” are scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday 7:45-9 p.m., beginning Jan. 26. Specific nights will be determined after casting. For additional information, email the director, Tim Price at pricetr@vmi.edu.

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