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The Declaration is a new comedy about our nation's beginnings.

From The Sranger:
Dressing up in powdered wigs and colonial coats is funny, but specifically spoofing the Second Continental Congress is hilarious -- especially with an extra droll Speaker of the House (Nick Edwards) and a calmly bitchy John Hancock (Conor McNassar).

From the Seattle P-I:
Watching this show is like seeing a talented skateboarder in action -- except he's drunk. The cast is clever. They bring off some impressive pirouettes of wit. (Read the whole review)

Re-enacting the scene from Trumbull's famous painting, The Declaration asks what caused the patriots to make such a "dire" decision to be free. Andrew McMasters, the show's director. explains: The Declaration's goal is to highlight, in a humorous fashion, the events that led our forefathers to break away from the British Empire."

McMasters also believes The Declaration will have a positive impact on theater-goers. "Hopefully this story will help educate the audience to the many faceted reasons why we throw off tyranny and demand independence. It has happened in the past - we can make it happen again in the future."

The cast includes Jeremy Brown (On the Spot), Jeannine Clarke (The Irish Wake), Anna Dufault (On the Fly), Nick Edwards (Hogwash), Conor McNassar (D.R.), and Colin Murphy (G.U.T.S)

The Declaration performances are at the Historic University Theater, Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00PM, August 2nd - 24th and September 6th - 21st. All shows are at the Historic University Theater (5510 University Way NE in Seattle) and ticket prices are $10 (GA) and $8 for students/seniors.

There is a Declaration Opening Night Gala on Thursday, August 2nd. Following the 8:00PM show will be champagne, snacks, drink specials, and a chance to meet and chat witht he actors and creators of this show.

The Declaration is produced by Wing-It Productions, creators of Jet City Improv, and sponsored, in part, by 4 Culture, the Washington State Arts Commision, and the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs.

The Declaration is brought to you by Wing-It Productions, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enlightening, educating and entertaining audiences of all ages by producing theatrical events which explore theater by utilizing its improvisational roots.

This show is the first of a series in Wing-It Productions three-year commitment to presenting one politically charged show each season. Next year, Wing-It will be remounting their critically acclaimed Election Show to coincide with the most important and explosive election of our lives.

This show is appropriate for all ages.