The Rivalry - Interview with Director Mark Ramont

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The Rivalry
by Norman Corwin
directed by Mark Ramont
January 22- February 14, 2010



Over the course of seven debates, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas tackled the hot topics of their day: states rights, slavery and the intent of the Constitution. The Rivalry captures the fiery rhetoric and wry humor of those debates, while adding the insights of Douglass wife, Adele. As Lincoln and Douglas race for the chance to be U.S. Senator, Adele reexamines her own concepts of freedom. Fords Theatre Director of Theatre Programming Mark Ramont directs Robert Parsons as Abraham Lincoln, Helen Hayes Award winner Rick Foucheux and Sarah Zimmerman (The Matchmaker) in the play The New York Times calls evocative, inspiring, and stirring theatre.

This production is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Post-Performance Discussion: Saturday, January 30
Following the 2:30 p.m. matinee, members of the cast will take questions from the audience and discuss the artistic process. Post-performance discussions begin immediately after the performance. Individuals wishing to attend the discussion will be invited into the theatre after the audience from the performance departs.

Please note: The January 27 performance is a private performance.

Lead Production Sponsor:



Sponsors
Media Partner: WAMU-FM
Production Sponsors: Exxon Mobil Corporation; American Express; Altria Group, Inc.




This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.




Dates

Friday, January 22, 2010 7:30pm
Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:30pm
Sunday, January 24, 2010 7:30pm
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:30pm
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:30pm
Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:30pm
Friday, January 29, 2010 7:30pm
Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:30pm
Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:30pm
Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:30pm
Sunday, January 31, 2010 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 7:30pm
Thursday, February 4, 2010 12:00pm
Thursday, February 4, 2010 7:30pm
Friday, February 5, 2010 7:30pm
Saturday, February 6, 2010 2:30pm
Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:30pm
Sunday, February 7, 2010 2:30pm
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:30pm
Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:00am
Thursday, February 11, 2010 7:30pm
Friday, February 12, 2010 7:30pm
Saturday, February 13, 2010 2:30pm
Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:30pm
Sunday, February 14, 2010 2:30pm

Category:

Entertainment

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