Twilight
at Monticello - An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
This
two act theatrical presentation invites its audience to return
time to a Spring Evening in 1821, to pass an unforgettable and
thought-provoking evening in the company of our nation's third
president, experiencing "an intimate encounter with the man
who defined American Independence"
Set
in the "twilight" of his life, Mr. Jefferson speaks
candidly of the achievements by which he wishes most to be remembered,
and also of his failure to bring an end to slavery. He also speaks
optimistically of his vision of what America's independence means
to those who long for freedom, and of the eventual spread of democracy
throughout the world.
While
doing so, he also reflects on events in his private life, sharing
memories of his education and his family, and his opinions on
a variety of topics. He also provides first-hand recollections
of the people, events, and ideas which shaped not only our country's
early years, but also its enduring ideals.
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
While
Twilight at Monticello: An evening with Thomas Jefferson
is always well-received, it has also been found that, when presented
in tandem with a "Jeffersonian Dinner" - featuring items
that would have been served at Mr. Jefferson's table at Monticello
- the evening is always a particular success. As such, it is also
particularly well suited as a fund-raising event.
This
two act abridgement of Twilight at Monticello has been
specifically designed for this purpose, allowing its audience
to enjoy a uniquely intimate evening in the company of our nation's
third president. As in the full-length version of the play,
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson allows "Mr. Jefferson"
the opportunity to engage his guests in a Question & Answer
session, and concludes with his inspiring vision of his hope for
America's future.
An
Encounter with Thomas Jefferson
This
one hour presentation, intended primarily for libraries, schools,
and other organizations where time is a consideration, allows
its audience to experience a brief - yet up- close - encounter
with "Mr. Jefferson" as he presents both the story of
the Declaration of Independence, and of his failure to bring an
end to slavery. He also speaks of his enduring hope for the spread
of self government throughout the world.
A
Question & Answer session with "Mr. Jefferson" may
also be incorporated into this program if time allows. Both a
Teachers' Study guide and informal classroom discussions with
the actor are also available.
(NOTE: An Encounter with Thomas Jefferson has also been presented
successfully as part of a "Jeffersonian Dinner." An
Informational "Notes for Hosting a Jeffersonian Dinner"
is available upon request.)
Your Keynote Speaker: Mr. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas
Jefferson was a man of wide-ranging interests and opinions. He
was an architect, archeologist, educator, farmer, lawyer, naturalist,
politician, religious philosopher, and statesman. As such, "Mr.
Jefferson" is also an ideal keynote speaker for your trade
group or association, addressing topics specific to the interests
of your organization.
Such
presentations are custom-desinged for the organization and the
event, thus assuring your group a unique encounter with "the
man who defined American Independence."
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