March 22-26—CASTLETON—Andrew Jackson kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards, all in the name of these United States—who cares if he didn’t have permission?
The creators of “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson’s” cook up an alternate universe with a musical that follows America’s seventh president from his early days as a child on the wild frontier to his controversial reign in the White House. Written by Michael Friedman and directed by Castleton professor Harry McEnerny, “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson” features a talented cast of students with music by the Green Brothers Band. “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson” runs Wednesday, March 22 through Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 in the Casella Theater.
During the late 18th century, Jackson’s family was killed off by cholera and Indian attacks in the hills of Tennessee. He then joined the military and was eventually taken prisoner by the British. Jackson’s experience in the military caused resentment as he witnessed first-hand the U.S. government’s lack of involvement with the people of the frontier. Eventually, he decided to take matters into his own hands and run for the U.S. presidency.
“Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson” redefines America’s controversial seventh president—the man who drove the Indians west, doubled the size of our nation, and invented the Democratic Party—with a raucous blend of anarchic theatricality, outrageous comedy, and an infectious emo-rock score.
The show is not recommended for children 16 and under. Tickets for this event are $15 for adults ; $10 for seniors, alumni, students, and children. Purchase them online at castleton.edu/tickets or at the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ; or one hour prior to performances. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performances and seating is general admission. For more info, call 802-468-1119.
