On the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Theatre for Young America celebrates his life with Starring Abe Lincoln. Starring Abe Lincoln opens tonight, February 3, 2015 and runs through February 14, 2015. Performances take place on the on the H&R Block City Stage located on level B in Union Station. Union Station's address is 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
On the evening of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln attends a performance of Our American Cousin. Just before an assassin's bullet is to end the life of our 16th President, all the action stops and Lincoln, himself, takes the stage. With the help of the Our American Cousin's cast, Lincoln, with his signature humor, recounts and re-enacts his life story. Lincoln recalls his humble upbringing, his failure as a businessman and his early days as a lawyer. He recounts unrequited loves, lost loves and his marriage to Mary Todd. Launching into politics, Lincoln finds his calling and thus begins his most momentous role, as the foremost defender of theUnion. Historic relationships also develop, including one with
Frederick Douglass, who was the leading Civil Rights activist of his time. Douglass' criticisms and prodding of Lincoln to do the right thing regarding slavery would become an important factor in Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
Starring Abe Lincoln was written by Theatre for Young America's Executive Director, Gene Mackey. Gene will also direct. The role of Abraham Lincoln will be performed by Kevin Fewell.; Eric Johansen will portray Mr. Hawk; L. Roi Hawkins plays Mr. Spear;
Mr. Ferguson is performed by Mike Ott; Mrs. Muzzy will be portrayed by Theatre for Young America's Artistic Director, Valerie M. Mackey. Alexandra Pilley will stage manage the production
Season, single or group rate tickets may be reserved by calling Theatre for Young America at 816.460.2083. Group and single tickets may also be purchased from Union Station at 816.460.2020 or reserved online atwww.unionstation.org. The single ticket price is $10.00. Groups of 15 or more are $5.50 per person with a reservation. The Saturday, February 14th performance at 2 p.m. is American Sign Language Interpreted. For information about our season or other programming visit our website at www.tya.org. NOTE: The assassination is not depicted.
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