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Lincoln for the Stages A Collection of Four Dramatic Plays on the Life and Legacy of America's Civil War President By Bryce O. Stenzel Americans will soon have a golden opportunity to honor the memory of Abraham Lincoln and to recommit themselves to the principles in which he stood for. 2009 marks the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. The collection of plays assembled in this book have been ten years in the making. All four plays are organized in sequential order, starting with Lincoln's birth and culminating in the tragedy of his assassination. They are age-appropriate for middle school, high school and community drama organizations. The book is unique in the fact that it is not only a collection plays suitable for a wide variety of productions, but it is educational and informative and can be read as a biography. The book offers photographs and biographies of the real people involved in Lincoln's life. These photographs and biographies are interesting to the reader and useful to the actor portraying a particular character. Complete citations are contained in the endnotes. Michael E. Bishop, Executive Director, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission offered his comments after reviewing Lincoln for the Stages; "The theatre was a retreat for Lincoln from the cares of office, and the place where his conscious life came to an end. Lincoln for the Stages is a fitting tribute to its illustrious subject, and an effective tool for those preparing to celebrate Lincoln's bicentennial." 63 B/W photographs. For schools, community theatre organizations, etc. Minnesota Heritage Publishing offers a quantity discount:
About the author Bryce O. Stenzel was born and raised in rural Mankato, Minnesota. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and a Master's Degree in History from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He teaches full-time at the elementary and secondary levels as well as offers Community Education classes on historical topics throughout the year. Bryce O. Stenzel was born and raised in rural Mankato, Minnesota. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Teaching and a Master's Degree in History from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He teaches full-time at the elementary and secondary levels as well as offers Community Education classes on historical topics throughout the year. As a costumed historical interpreter, Stenzel portrays Abraham Lincoln. He is a member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters and a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. His first book, Abraham Lincoln: Man of the People was published in 1996. He has since published two other books; Mankato Milestones, 1852-2002: The Historians Handbook of Facts and Folklore from the Mankato Area, German Immigration to the Minnesota River Valley Frontier 1852-1865; and three playbooks, Lincoln for the Stages, Two Men, One Dream and To Bind the Nation’s Wounds: Lincoln’s Last Days. When he's not teaching, writing or portraying America's 16th president, Stenzel enjoys travel and photography. Lincoln Lives! Bryce Stenzel impersonates Abraham Lincoln Reviews & Comments |
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