Franklinland

One Act
3m

Overview

The story of growing up as the only son of Benjmain Franklin: the greatest scientific mind in the world, inventor of the lightning rod and the urinary catheter and the glass harmonica and bifocal glasses and, oh yeah, in his spare time the United States of America.

Casting & Production

Casting

CHARACTER LIST(3M)

BEN Franklin — aging from 46 to 79 years old

WILLIAM Franklin — aging from 20 to 53 years old

William TEMPLE Franklin — 23 years old

Time:
1752 to 1785

Place:
Philadelphia, the Atlantic Ocean, London, and New Jersey

Reviews

“A unique and unexpected retelling of the birth of the nation… Hilarious. The ideas Suh’s script grapple with prove even more moving than the comedy.”

—Onstage Colorado

“[A]… very cool little play.”

—Chicago Tribune

“A revelation and a delight.”

—Newcity Stage

Upcoming Productions

Oct 09Nov 03, 2024
Ensemble Studio Theatre
New York, NY

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