Playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker and Director Nataki Garrett (both seated) with the design team of �"Jefferson’s Garden” at Ford’s Theatre. Second Row (L to R): Jennifer L. Nelson (Dramaturgy), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Anne Nesmith (Hair and Photo

From: Photo Flash: JEFFERSON'S GARDEN Comes to Ford's Theatre

Playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker explores the contradictions between our founding fathers' ideals and the realities of freedom in America. Christian, a Quaker pacifist, defies his family to fight in the American Revolution. Susannah, an enslaved woman, is tempted to fight for the British when they promise her liberty. On their travels, Christian and Susannah cross paths with Thomas Jefferson, George Mason and Sally Hemings.