Impossible But True
What happens when the American Revolution arrives at your doorstep? In a small Hudson Valley town, neighbors wonder: Is it madness to take on the British? Is victory even possible?
One man says “yes”—and sets off with the revolutionary militia. But his journey doesn’t unfold the way history books tell it. Inspired by Washington Irving’s classic Rip Van Winkle, Impossible But True reimagines the Revolution as a story of hope, doubt, ghosts, and the courage to change.
This original musical is at once spirited, haunting, and fun for the whole family—filled with rousing songs, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters.
This most recent production of Impossible But True was presented in 2025.
Cast and Creatives
2025 | October 24th - November 30th
Presented at The Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Art Haus, and Edie Jo's
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Cast
Jordan Woods
Laura Bright
Val Quiñonez
Shelby O'Brien
David Papel
Nathan Hiykel
Nathan Rodrigues
Kalyn Schmit
Victoria Underhill
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Creatives
Dan Furman ​
Joe Castinado
niqo torrez
Theo Wright​
Phillip Underhill
Madeline Riddick-Seals
Kim
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Rip Van Winkle​
Rebecca Van Winkle
Ben/ Jonathan Doolittle
Jenny/ Dame Rachel
Vedder/ Gansevoort/ Hudson
Hubert Oosterhoudt
Brom Dutcher
Dame Anna Van/ Rip Jr
Ripje/Judy
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Book, Original Music, and Lyrics
Director
Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
Marketing Director ​​
Social Media Manager and Production Assistant
Flipmaster
2024 |October 4th - October 24th
Presented at The Old Stone House of Brooklyn and Brooklyn Art Haus
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Cast
RJ Christian
Laura Bright
John Calabrese
Shelby O'Brien
Cullen Hussey
Paul Fraccalvieri
Nicholas Salem
Kalyn Schmit
Victoria Underhill
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Creatives
Dan Furman ​
Jerome Harmann-Hardeman
Katherine Barfield
David Caldwell​
Ally Ibach
Kim Allen
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Rip Van Winkle​
Rebecca Van Winkle
Ben/ Jonathan Doolittle
Jenny/ Dame Rachel
Vedder/ Gansevoort/ Hudson
Hubert Oosterhoudt
Brom Dutcher
Dame Anna Van Onderdonk/ Rip Jr
Ripje/Judy
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Book, Original Music, and Lyrics
Director and Choreographer
Stage Manager
Assistant Musical Director
Marketing Director
Flipmaster
2022 | October 21st and 22nd
Presented at Balboa
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Cast
RJ Christian
Laura Bright
John Calabrese
Jullia Fein
Joe Castinado
Timothy Jacob Brown
Ace McCarthy
Molly Bremer
Amalia Sancholuz
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Creatives
Dan Furman ​
Cailín Haffernan (SDC)
Caleigh Chapman
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Rip Van Winkle​
Rebecca Van Winkle
Ben/ Jonathan Doolittle
Jenny/ Dame Rachel
Vedder/ Gansevoort/ Hudson
Hubert Van Oosterhoudt
Brom Dutcher
Dame Anna Van Onderdonk/ Rip Jr
Ripje/ Ghost of Judy
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Book, Original Music, and Lyrics
Director and Choreographer
Stage Manager
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