The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem tells the story of the colonial American patriot who rides on horseback to rally his Massachusetts neighbors against the British militia. The route which the British are taking is relayed to Paul Revere by his friend in Boston, "One if by land, and two if by sea." The musical setting endeavors to capture the energy of horse and rider with galloping rhythms, body percussion, props and movement cues for a truly theatrical performance.