Silver Line Theatre Exchange
211 N Lewis Stby Howard Ginsberg
Directed by Elaine Pfeil
Thomas Jefferson – Kenneth Whyte
John Adams – Jake Krug
Abigail Adams – Beth Aldrich
Synopsis: The inspiring lives of Thomas Jefferson and John and Abigail Adams are woven together in a moving story. Based on the letters they wrote, the play spans their 50 years of close but turbulent friendship from 1776 up to the deaths of Jefferson and John Adams who both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Why this play? With 2026 being the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our country's history is being celebrated everywhere. Audiences will really enjoy this look at the first fifty years of US history through the lens of the friendship between Jefferson and Adams. The play has been performed at Monticello, John Adams' house in Quincy, MA, the Kimball Theater in Colonial Williamsburg, Poplar Forest, and other theaters throughout the country.
What the audience can expect: Jefferson & Adams is being presented as a one-night-only staged reading. The minimal use of sets and costumes allows the words of these three remarkable people to stand out, giving us a deeper understanding of the minds and hearts of some of the people who helped form our country.
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Silver Line Theatre Exchange
211 N Lewis St
Silver Line Theatre Exchange is an education-led theatre company offering classes and performance opportunities for students in grades PK-12, and a professional producing body that connects regional professional actors and aspiring artists to performance and teaching work.
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