American Primitive: As the words drawn from their letters, diaries and books reveal, John and Abigail Adams were singular people: proud, loving, articulate and filled with the dedication and spirit required to share in the forging of a nation. Through their words, with rhymed addenda spoken and acted by the company, the stuff of their lives-and the drama of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence-are made eloquently and vividly real on the stage. Blending history and humanity into a vital theatre piece, the play offers a lesson for our time, and all time, and a memorable experience to be shared and not soon forgotten.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.


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The cast of American Primitive!
From left to right: Man #1 - Jack Terhune, Boy (John Quincy) - Lindsey Elmore, Man #3 - Buddy Shuffield, Man #2 - Bobby Schiller, Woman #1 - Amber Wallace, Woman #2 - Joyce Terhune, and Woman #3 - Julia Hughes. Sitting: Abigail Adams - Tia Rae Stone, John Adams - David Basonic, and the G- Nicole Keratsopoulos.

John (David Basonic) and Abigail (Tia Rae Stone) share tender moment from their letters afar.

John (David Basonica) tries to relate the times to an indifferent couple (Amber Wallace & Jack Terhune) with a delegate (Buddy Shuffield) looking on.

Abigail (Tia Rae Stone) reads a letter just arrived with the ladies listening intently.

John (David Basonic) returns home briefly to Abigail (Tia Rae Stone), John Quincy (Lindsey Elmore) and daughter (Nicole Keratsopoulos).