Originating the role of General George Armistead, this campy rock opera tell the story of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. Incorporating the sounds of 1980s rock and pop music, the show tells of the burning of the white house, a (fictional) love affair between Mary Pickersgill and Armistead, and the successes of Sam Smith among other notables in the history of the war. Aiming not for historical accuracy, but entertainment, the show is a spectacle and beginners guide to the historical event.
First aired in a preview format of three songs (of which I participated) on the Canadian broadcasting Company's documentary of the Battle of Baltimore in 2012, the show grew to full-length and was immediately toured in the DC Metro area. I originated all vocals for the songs in which Armistead sang (most notably the midway and finale song, Big Ass Flag), as well as choreographed initial dance numbers, took part in casting the show beyond the preview performance, appeared on the original cast recording, created promotional material (including poster and banner designs) and assistant directed the first incarnation of the show. The show toured for three years, culminating in a final full (but infamously cut off) performance at the Hampstead Hill Festival and an acoustic performance at the Governor's Mansion's Christmas Party in 2014. 1814! The Rock Opera won numerous awards over its run, including Best Historical Re-enactment in the Best of Baltimore 2013.