Programs listed on this page are not a part of the current performance season
and are only available by special arrangement with The Lincoln Project

Historical Presentations

Lincoln and Johnson on Reconstruction
A special presentation for the two Presidents’ back-to-back Bicentennial Celebrations in 2008 & 2009

Introducing Mr. Lincoln
A brief overview of Abraham Lincoln's life

Mr. Lincoln's Civil War Overview
An introduction and overview of the Civil War

Mr. Lincoln and the American Dream
Abraham Lincoln discusses the founding fathers, the ideals of freedom, and the meaning & privilege of being an American citizen

Lincoln on Film
An examination of Abraham Lincoln as portrayed by Hollywood

Mr. Lincoln's Education
What was school like when Abraham Lincoln was a boy? How did the future president educate himself throughout his life, even in the White House? What does he say about how important a love for learning can be?

Mr. Lincoln's Poetry
Lincoln shares his love for poetry, using poems he actually wrote, poems from the Civil War era, and other classic poetry

Mr. Lincoln's Family
Abraham Lincoln talks about his family--growing up, courting Mrs. Lincoln, his four sons . . . and several animals!

Mr. Lincoln's Barber
The fascinating story of Abraham Lincoln's barber . . . and what their friendship meant for America

Mr. Lincoln's Values
Mr. Lincoln shares ideas that shaped his life and actions, explains what values are, and helps your group identify some of their own values

Mr. Lincoln's Speeches
Speeches (or other writings) using the exact Lincoln texts

Full Length Drama

Herbert Mitgang’s “Mr. Lincoln”

Rooted in Abraham Lincoln’s own writings and other historical records, this full-length one-person dramatic portrayal of approximately two hours traces the story of our sixteenth President from his impoverished boyhood to his fateful assassination at the end of the Civil War. Author Herbert Mitgang examines both the public and private life, skillfully weaving stories, paraphrases, and quotations from the brilliant language of Abraham Lincoln himself into a gripping, humorous, and totally human tale, which is inspiring, educative, and entertaining. Anguish and affability are never far apart as Mr. Lincoln reveals a man of compassion, principle, and humility.

Mr. Lincoln had its world premiere at the Citadel Theatre, Edmonton, Canada, starring British actor Roy Dotrice, and thereafter played at Hart House Theatre, Toronto. It opened in the United States at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, D.C. The play’s New York premiere was at the Morosco Theatre on Broadway. It toured in western Australia, playing at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth, and at the Opera Theatre, Adelaide. The play opened in a fourth country, Great Britain, at the Fortune Theatre, London. Mr. Lincoln was presented as the first Hallmark Hall of Fame drama on PBS television in the United States.

Chris Small first performed the play in 1997 onstage at Andrews University. He may perform for your audience only by making special arrangement with The Lincoln Project and the Dramatic Publishing Company.

“A tour de force. . . . Witty, mournful, educative and totally believable, Small became his role and brought to vivid life Lincoln’s brilliant and tragic story.” (Reviewer Jack Stenger)

Programs listed on this page are not a part of the current performance season
and are only available by special arrangement with The Lincoln Project

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