SuperCentennial Celebrations

03.15.26 03:50 PM - Comment(s) - By Rich

Monologues for our 250th

These pieces about three of our founding fathers are available for our nation's 250th birthday:


“Thomas Jefferson Explains the Declaration”: On our 25th anniversary as a nation, our third President explains the Declaration of Independence, which he drafted. Children can be invited to the stage, so he can explain it to them… and so adults in our era can understand it better. President Jefferson reads from his original draft of the Declaration, which you can read by clicking here.

“Something’s Brewin’ in Boston”: Rev. John Bacon stirs the crowd to join him at his church, the Old South Meeting House, where people will be gathering to plan the Boston Tea Party. Rev. Bacon reminds a modern audience that “the clergy of this colony understand the solemn charge laid upon us: to shepherd not only souls, but the cause of liberty itself.” 

"A Pastor Signs the Declaration": Rev. John Witherspoon, the sixth president of Princeton University, was the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. He reflects on the day and the importance of faith in our founding.

"Send for Haym Salomon!": Available in the spring of 2027, this monologue tells how this Jewish financier arranged funding for the Continental Congress and Continental Army.

"Something's Brewing in Boston" was first performed at the Council for National Policy in Boston, where “Rev. Bacon called upon Jenny Beth Martin (co-founder and national coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots) to help plan what would become possibly the most famous protest in our nation’s history. Unaware of the setup she leapt to her feet and yelled, “I’ll throw tea into the sea!” When Rev. Bacon asked Chad Connelly (founder and CEO of Faith Wins, “dedicated to education, activating, and mobilizing faith leaders…”) if he knew of any who would encourage pastors, he said, “I’m on it.” And when Rev. Bacon asked David Barton (founder of Wallbuilders) if he would pray that the Lord would raise up skilled historians, he said, “I love it.” 

Those luminaries may not be at your event, but I’d be thrilled to work in whoever is there! 

The pieces can stand alone or be combined. 


Each is about 15 minutes. 


They are also available as emcees, as President Thomas Jefferson served at The Kennedy Center for the world premiere of Star Spangled Adventures the Movie, where he also led Little Patriots in the Pledge of Allegiance (he had to pull out his spectacles, since it was written long after his time). 

Bring Rich to Your Community

At Intercessors for America's Rededicate America (which has been planned for well over a year, long before President Trump announced that we would rededicate America to the Lord on May 17), Dutch Sheets was kind enough to take part in "Something's Brewing in Boston":

Footage by Hannah Lien: www.PhotoCrowd.com/lumenance


For more about Dutch Sheets visit www.DutchSheets.org and www.GiveHim15.com. 

Footage by Hannah Lien: www.PhotoCrowd.com/lumenance

Because we were running behind at Rededicate America at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., I offered to go later in the lineup, which meant I came right after Danny Gokey, who left his water bottles onstage. You can see Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon reacting to them from 1791 in the video to the right...


Quotes

Rich Swingle was a delightful anchor to Friday’s program. How wonderful to be transported back, to ‘experience’ the ‘real human’ behind the stories and sermons we have read. His improvisational ability is so natural and engaging. I think the entire room was close to charging in and joining the Boston ‘Tea Party'! Very informative and entertaining, and I love how he seamlessly pulled in Dutch Sheets, Kris Kubal, and Jeff Coors and commissioned them!  HUZZAH!!

As John Witherspoon he was wonderful!  Scottish to a fault!!  A signer of our Declaration, and a preacher -- reading from his published sermon that he shared portions of at the 1791 4th of July Celebration.  So informative and at the same time fun!  Preparation, eloquence, ease, and improv!

--Judy Spiegel
St. Augustine, FL 
After Rededicate America in the World Stages Theatre, Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.


Rich, your acting is incredible!! I love when you portray the founders!!

--John Adams
After Rededicate America in the World Stages Theatre, Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.


Rich, the anointing and power on your voice carried the very voice of Father God through our nation’s history! I heard strength, conviction, truth, and the grace to turn back to the foundations of righteousness in the historic dramatizations you shared. It was done in the spirit of triumph and exuded faith, which was tangible in the room with 400 eager intercessors drinking in every word! 

Personally, I thank God for this gift upon your life in bringing to light the truths of scripture and  faith champions in our nation’s history. These truths we should hold. Thank you for bringing them to light for us once again! The Lord bless and keep you. 
--Lisa Townsend 
After Rededicate America in the World Stages Theatre, Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.

Performances

Of Some or All Monologues

NYC
June 6
near where it was read to General George Washington and his troops on July 9, 1776

Washington, D.C.
June 14
Portrayed Thomas Jefferson at the Kennedy Center Premiere

NYC
June 26, 7:00pm 
Times Square Corps -- Theatre 315

Washington, D.C.
July 3
"Something's Brewing in Boston"

Washington, D.C.
July 4

NYC

July 9, 6:00 p.m. 
Thomas Jefferson told how the Declaration of Independence 
was read to General George Washington and his troops 
on July 9, 1776, at 6:00 p.m., from
for Christ Over the City

Orlando
July 26, 8:00 a.m.
Thomas Jefferson with Representatives and Senators from Kids Congress lead the Pledge of Allegiance

Orlando

July 26, 12:30 p.m.
"Thomas Jefferson Explains the Declaration"

Worldwide
July 23, noon Eastern
Rich interviewed
Pray with America's Leaders
Worldwide

August 2, 6 p.m. Eastern
"Thomas Jefferson Reflects on August 1 and 2, 1776"

2027


St. Augustine, FL

Spring, TBD

"Send for Haym Salomon!" added to the lineup

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