INTENT : A clash of beliefs. Personal betrayals. Historic consequences.

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

INTENT

A clash of beliefs. Personal betrayals. Historic consequences.

By Mona Z. Smith | Directed by Traci Mariano

INTENT is inspired by one of the most famous espionage plots in American history. In the play, the true story of the famous British spy, Major John André, is interwoven with the fictional story of Katje, a widowed tavern worker whose son joined the rebellion and is now missing in action. Set in a time when our nation was divided against itself in a deadly clash of convictions, this play explores the intersection between high-stakes politics and the raw grief of families losing fathers, brothers, and sons to a relentless, brutal war.

A cast of seven actors plays 20+ characters, including such noted Revolutionary War figures as André, Benedict Arnold, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, General Nathanael Greene, Benjamin Tallmadge, and the Marquis de Lafayette.

1:00pm
Revolutionary Tunes with Daisy Jopling’s Rays of Liberty

2:00pm
Full Cast Reading of Intent featuring: Patrick Halley* • Carl Howell* • Sean McNall*
Ryan Quinn* • Kurt Rhoads* • Chris Thorn* • and Nance Williamson*.

3:30pm
The reading will be followed by a “Tavern Chat,” an informal conversation featuring Rev250 historians
Char Weigel and Marc Cheshire, YA historical fiction author Robert J. Skead, and Intent’s playwright,
Mona Z. Smith. Peekskill historian Tim Warn will moderate the chat.

Celebrate the arts,, and our revolutionary history for a good cause!

This benefit event supports the Paramount’s year-round education and community outreach programs.

And: 100% of your event ticket is a charitable donation, thanks to our generous event sponsors!