Can we cast both males and females in this version of 1776?

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Submitted by Ltvining on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:35
By Ltvining
October 10, 2024
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I work with a small community theatre, and getting enough males for shows can be problematic. Can we cast a mix of both males and females in this version of the show--with the understanding that they are all playing male roles? Obviously the females would be playing males--and they will be dressed in men's period clothing and playing male roles alongside other males.

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Submitted by maryh on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 18:30
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By maryh
October 29, 2024
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Hi! Yes, you can absolutely cast actors of all genders. The genders in the character descriptions refer to the gender of the character, not the actor.