Stranger Than Fiction to Bring DEAD PRESIDENTS to Seacoast Rep

Ever wondered who would win in a fight between Abraham Lincoln and Harry S. Truman? Stranger Than Fiction is offering Seacoast audiences a chance to find out. The troupe will present an improv comedy show at Seacoast Rep on Tuesday, March 1, at 8pm, that includes a comedy battle of theatrical might starring dead presidents. Also featured will be NHPR host Brady Carlson, author of Dead Presidents, a new book that explores the death stories of our nation's leaders-and the wild ways we choose to remember and memorialize them. Carlson will be a part of the interactive show as well as available to sign books during intermission. Tickets can be purchased at SeacoastRep.org or through their box office at 603-433-4472.

"I decided to perform as Harry S. Truman because he was the last non-millionaire president," says cast member Laura Scafati, who has been preparing for the show for weeks. "I watched a four hour movie on Truman. He owned a haberdashery, so my costume will include a fancy hat."

"I've got a stove pipe hat and my Lincoln beard is coming in," adds cast member David Chevalier.

Despite all the preparation, director John Herman ensures that the show will be completely improvised. "As with many of our more elaborate costumed shows, we know who we are going to play but we have no idea what is going to happen. Everything is inspired by audience input."

The interactive show will also feature sets performed by up-and-coming improv comedians performing in association with winter improv comedy classes Stranger Than Fiction has been offering at Seacoast Rep.

To post a comment, you must register and login.