WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS - A REVOLUTIONARY WAR OF WORDS

A Nation Born from Words

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American republic, the Blue Macaroon

Theater will present We Hold These Truths: A Revolutionary War of Words, a 50-minute dramatic

performance by Actors Summit Productions, on Sunday, June 28, at 2:00 PM. The theater is located at

84 1/2 N Portage St., Doylestown 44230

Long before muskets fired at Lexington and Concord, the American Revolution was fought in the realm

of ideas, arguments, and powerful prose. We Hold These Truths brings that battle to life through stirring

readings by a quartet of professional actors, giving voice to the debates, petitions, and declarations that

shaped a new nation.

Audiences will hear both Patriot and Loyalist perspectives, including:

 The Olive Branch Petition, the colonies’ final plea for peace

 King George III’s Proclamation, declaring the colonies in open rebellion

 Excerpts from Common Sense by Thomas Paine and Plain Truth, a Loyalist rebuttal

 Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech

 And the timeless words of the Declaration of Independence itself

Why It Matters

We Hold These Truths is more than a history lesson—it’s a vivid exploration of the words that forged

America. Through the voices of the past, audiences will experience the tension between loyalty and

liberty, the clash of radical and conservative visions, and the moral contradictions that continue to echo

today.

Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the origins of American

identity, this event offers insight, inspiration, and a renewed appreciation for the power of words.

BLUE MACAROON THEATER

84 1/2 N PORTAGE ST (second floor)

DOYLESTOWN, OH 44230

*no refunds or exchanges