Possible to connect firewire adapter and external monitor both?

For many years, I have been using my MacBook Pros with various Firewire audio devices, while also running an external monitor.
I'm considering getting a new MacBook Pro which obviously doesn't have a dedicated Firewire port.
Could I  connect both an external monitor and a Firewire adapter to its single Thunderbolt port?
This question has probably been asked many times, yet I can't find an answer anywhere...
Thanks for any advice!

Aside form the dual Thunderbolt ports, you could look into one of the few Thunderbolt docks that are out.  I believe that a couple of them offer you 2 Thundebolt ports as well as the other ports.  This might solve your issue as well.
If I'm not mistaken, the newest MBP systems also come with an HDMI output port.

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