THOMASTON — A brand new musical is coming to Midcoast Maine this summer. As part of Thomaston’s contribution to the Maine Bicentennial celebration, The Watts Hall Community Players have chosen Count Me In, a musical about General Henry Knox, American Patriot, as their summer production. The show will be performed in historic Watts Hall, Thomaston, June 26, 27, 28 and July 2, 3.

The musical was conceived and written by a Thomaston resident and her 16-year-old granddaughter. They wanted to create something meaningful and lasting for both the community of Thomaston and the Knox Museum, according to Watts Hall Community Players, in a news release. Their solution? If the public could fall in love with a temperamental Colonial economist named Hamilton, perhaps they would embrace the daring Revolutionary patriot, Henry Knox. The musical, Count Me In, was born.

“The piece was begun in the summer of 2018 as a fun, multi-generational project but, after multiple revisions and invaluable input from area professionals, has become a wonderfully inspiring tribute to the lives of Henry and Lucy Knox,” said Players. “Logan George, the teenage composer, created eight incredibly clever songs with eight original melodies. Her grandmother, Benie Colvin, wrote the script, and Logan’s mother, Benie George, contributed two songs of her own and served as music collaborator and script editor.”

Sean Fleming, veteran music director of countless Midcoast performances, composed most of the arrangements.

“Together, the story presentation and the music are magical,” said Players. “Count Me In is more than a history lesson and from the rousing opening title song, “Count Me In,” to the heartwarming closing, “Make My Mark,” the story should touch a relevant chord for theater goers of all ages.”

The musical calls for a large, multi-generational cast and casting will begin mid-April in Watts Hall. Rehearsals begin in early May.

For information about the production, contact Daryl Hahn at darylhahn@gmail.com or 207-354-6796.

Tickets will go on sale in late May.