THE SOUND OF AMERICA, a rock musical reimagining Benjamin Franklin as America's first rock star, will have its world premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia, with Roger Daltrey of The Who serving as Royal Governor.
Forty years celebrating the iconic B St. Theatre continues with Franklinland, an engaging exploration of power, legacy, and the bonds between father and son. Lloyd Suh’s play about the complexities of Benjamin Franklin has an emotional core that centers on the volatile relationship between the founding father and his son, William. Director Sean Patrick Nill approaches the show with a balance of comedy and sincerity, wasting no time establishing the imbalance between icon and son.
B Street Theatre will present FRANKLINLAND, a comedy by Lloyd Suh exploring Benjamin Franklin's relationship with his son William across decades of scientific ambition and political upheaval, at The Sofia in Sacramento.
A HUMAN BEING, OF A SORT represents an examination of what may lie beneath the surface. It suggests we look more closely at a reality complicated by context. It presents many of the paradoxes seemingly present in human interaction. It is a period piece but also quite timely and relevant. We find ourselves questioning the constructs of control, freedom, power, faith, and the notion of perception versus reality. Is it possible to know what lies in the hearts and minds of men or any other creature? Can we ever truly know, why the caged bird sings?