?? Bless our show! Happy opening to the FABULOUS company of “Sister Act.”
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One of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital, Ford’s Theatre reopened its doors in 1968, more than a hundred years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Operated through a partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in the nation’s capital to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s ideals and leadership principles: courage, integrity, equality and creative expression.
The mission of Ford’s Theatre Society is to celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and explore the American experience through theatre and education. Since the arrival of Director Paul R. Tetreault, critics and the theatregoing public have recognized Ford’s for the superior quality of its artistic programming, with works from the Tony-nominated "Come From Away"? and nationally acclaimed "Big River "? to the world premieres of "Meet John Doe,"? "The Heavens Are Hung In Black,"? "Liberty Smith,"? "Necessary Sacrifices,"? "The Widow Lincoln"? and "The Guard."? For its accomplishments, the organization was honored in 2008 with the National Medal of Arts.
In the past decade, the mission of Ford’s Theatre Society expanded to include education as a central pillar. This expansion led to the creation and construction of the Center for Education and Leadership, which opened in February 2012. Currently, under the leadership of Board of Trustees Chairman Eric A. Spiegel, the Society is building Ford’s Theatre into a national destination for exploring Lincoln’s ideas and leadership principles and finding new ways to bring Lincoln’s legacy to life for the 21st-century learner. For more information, visit www.fords.org.
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https://www.fords.org
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- 表演艺术
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- 51-200 人
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- Washington，DC
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1968
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- Theatre、History、Lincoln's Legacy、Oratory Programming、Education、Theater和Performing Arts
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Ford's Theatre Society
514 Tenth Street NW
US，DC，Washington，20004
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Today at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History I had the privilege of speaking with their terrific director, historian and friend, Anthea M. Hartig, Ph.D, about the Museum’s extraordinary collection of items related to the Lincoln assassination: the top hat he wore to Ford’s Theater, a flag from the funeral train, the teacup he used before leaving the White House for Ford’s, the blood stained shirt cuffs of the star of the play and a doctor who attended him, and the shackles used do restrain the captured assassins. My first visit to this museum was as a fifth grader. I recall the impact it had then on my interest in American history. And every time I visit to see these and other very real objects, history comes alive to me in a whole new way. Stay tuned for a future episode of the White House 1600 Sessions to hear the stories of these extraordinary items. ????
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You’re invited to join Ford’s Theatre and the Abraham Lincoln Institute for the 28th Annual ALI Symposium on Saturday, March 22. Learn more about the event and speakers at bit.ly/FordsALI.
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Applications close Monday, March 17 for all of our teacher professional development opportunities! Apply today at bit.ly/FordsEduPD.
?? Educators: Time is running out to apply for our Summer Teacher Institutes and National Oratory Fellowship! Take your teaching to the next level with one of our immersive, hands-on professional development programs designed for you to: ?? Gain fresh strategies that will engage your students and inspire new ways of thinking ??? Receive transformative tools for your classroom ??? Discover D.C. landmarks to share with your students Apply at bit.ly/FordsEduPD by March 17.
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?? Happy International Women’s Day to a woman we would not exist without—Ford’s Theatre Society founder, Frankie Hewitt! For 100 years, our historic theatre sat empty and quiet. Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall, planned to recreate the theatre exactly as it was the night of Lincoln’s assassination, complete with the set of “Our American Cousin,” but Frankie had bigger plans. Thanks to her, we are a living memorial that continues to explore Lincoln’s legacy through live performances.
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?? Educators: Time is running out to apply for our Summer Teacher Institutes and National Oratory Fellowship! Take your teaching to the next level with one of our immersive, hands-on professional development programs designed for you to: ?? Gain fresh strategies that will engage your students and inspire new ways of thinking ??? Receive transformative tools for your classroom ??? Discover D.C. landmarks to share with your students Apply at bit.ly/FordsEduPD by March 17.
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?? We’re hiring for part-time Patron Services Associates to ensure an excellent on-site experience for all patrons. If you’re interested in applying, or know someone perfect for the job, please visit bit.ly/WorkWithFords.
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This National Leadership Day, we are looking toward the future with the opening of the Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership at Ford’s Theatre. This expansion of our campus will transform Ford’s Theatre into a vibrant, visible and accessible destination to explore leadership principles and find new ways to bring Lincoln’s legacy to life for current and future generations. Learn more at bit.ly/FordsLegacy.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin, a devoted historian of Abraham Lincoln, shares what the expansion of our historic campus means to her. Learn more about the new Frances and Craig Lindner Center for Culture and Leadership at bit.ly/FordsLegacy.