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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 â€‹â€‹

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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