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Abe's in a Bad Way
Performed at Free Street 2010
Directed by Anita Evans / Musical Director Stone Damon
Directed by Anita Evans / Musical Director Stone Damon
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More Reviews
Chicago Theater Addict 04-19-2010 by Bob Bullen
"The maturity of this group is simply remarkable. They treat the material with respect, commitment and sophistication that I know I never had at that age. They are clearly proud of the work they’ve created, and rightly so: it’s unique storytelling that both educates and enlightens."
Chicago Reader April, 2010 by Tony Adler
"In Anita Evans's staging, Lincoln's psychic movement from shock to acceptance is accomplished through a haunting soundscape--created in part by homemade long-string instruments, which look like harps but sound like theremins--and odd but compelling images. Just the sight of Free Street's earnest, gorgeous, committed young multiracial cast is a moving reminder of Lincoln's indispensibility to America."
Chicago Theater Addict 04-19-2010 by Bob Bullen
"The maturity of this group is simply remarkable. They treat the material with respect, commitment and sophistication that I know I never had at that age. They are clearly proud of the work they’ve created, and rightly so: it’s unique storytelling that both educates and enlightens."
Chicago Reader April, 2010 by Tony Adler
"In Anita Evans's staging, Lincoln's psychic movement from shock to acceptance is accomplished through a haunting soundscape--created in part by homemade long-string instruments, which look like harps but sound like theremins--and odd but compelling images. Just the sight of Free Street's earnest, gorgeous, committed young multiracial cast is a moving reminder of Lincoln's indispensibility to America."
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Spirit of Mortal (William Knox) |
Acceptance |
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O Captain (Walt Whitman) |
bonus track: Abraham Lincoln is My Name |
