1776 - May 29 - June 07, 2026
City of Dublin - Abbey Theater of Dublin
Who's Who
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Tim Clayton
as John Hancock
Tim is a graduate of Duke University and has spent the last few years performing all over the place. Recent credits include Giles Ralston in The Mousetrap, Actor 5 in Abbey Theater's production of A Christmas Carol, Foster Bates in Stolen, and George in Love Life. Tim would like to thank his parents, family, and friends for their support, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
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Brad Barbin
as Dr. Josiah Bartlett
Brad is a lawyer who practices in federal court. He dedicates this show to his dearly departed friend, Fred Luper, who played his 1776 Ben Franklin in 1986.
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Jonathan Collura
as John Adams
Jonathan is part of the voice faculty in the theatre department at Wright State. He also performs/directs with several groups around Columbus. Previous Abbey credits include Gutenberg! (Bud), Alice by Heart & SIX: Teen Edition (Director), and Hadestown: Teen Edition, American Idiot, & Les Mis (Music Director). He is also the owner of his home bakery business, Chonny Bakes.
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Dave Morgan
as Stephen Hopkins
Dave has been in and out of Columbus Theater since the late 1960’s as actor, director or playwright for LTOB, Curtain Players, WCT, Gallery Players, Players Club, and CATCO. Co-founder of OPT and past president of Actor’s Alley Rep Theater in LA. Recently retired from CSCC (English Composition Adjunct). Both sons Jesse (Jackson WY) and (Cheney NYC) are theater folk, too.
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Ryan Bunce
as Roger Sherman
Ryan is honored to take the stage as Founding Father and “Simple Cobbler from Connecticut” Roger Sherman in his return to theater after a 39-year hiatus. Ryan is deeply grateful for the loving support and encouragement of his partner/muse, April, who made this role possible. He also sends heartfelt thanks to his children Ava, Nick, Sophia, and bearded dragon Elliott.
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