Go see this new sensational play now! The American Five is being hailed as “a smart and captivating origin story of King’s I Have a Dream speech” and “the most lively and engaging” dramatization of that pivotal moment yet. "...what may be the scene of the year on D.C. stages..." at Ford's Theatre! A “rhetorical triumph” that brings Dr. King and his inner circle to life as complex, flawed, and deeply committed — this is a story you won’t want to miss. 👉 Read: https://wapo.st/4npp1mI
Ford's Theatre Society
Performing Arts
Washington, DC 3,978 followers
Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives
About us
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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- Performing Arts
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Theatre, History, Lincoln's Legacy, Oratory Programming, Education, Theater, and Performing Arts
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Ford's Theatre Society
514 Tenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20004, US
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Tune in to NPR's Morning Edition to get a behind the scenes listen on our new powerful play illuminating the untold story of the visionaries who helped make the 1963 March on Washington possible. While history often highlights Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, The American Five reminds us that lasting change is built by coalitions—leaders, organizers, and strategists who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring a movement to life. This production continues our mission to explore the voices that have shaped—and continue to shape—our nation’s story. #FordsAM5 #FordsTheAmericanFive #FordsTheatre #CivilRights #CollectiveLeadership #AmericanHistory https://lnkd.in/evaeGc58
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What does it take to bring history to life on stage? The Washington Post explores Ro Boddie’s portrayal of Dr. King in “The American Five”, opening tonight at Ford’s Theatre. https://lnkd.in/eezdE_uA
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✨ Kick off the school year with inspiration and connection! Tapas for Teachers is your chance to connect with fellow educators while exploring classroom-ready programs from Ford’s Theatre and some of D.C.’s leading cultural institutions. Don’t miss this evening of fresh ideas and new collaborations for the year ahead. Proud to partner with: Arlington National Cemetery @Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum DC History Center Ford's Theatre Society @Frederick Douglass National Historic Site George Washington's Mount Vernon Library of Congress @Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum National Children's Museum @National Mall and Memorial Parks @PBS LearningMedia President Lincoln's Cottage @Surratt House Museum and Research Center Tudor Place Historic House & Garden White House Historical Association #TapasForTeachers #FordTheatre #DCteachers #BackToSchool Register here: https://lnkd.in/ec7DNv42
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DMV Teachers: Join us Thursday! Our free Educator Open House with the White House Historical Association is happening this Thursday, August 14, from 6–8 p.m. at The People’s House: A White House Experience (1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). Enjoy: Exclusive after-hours access to interactive gallery spaces Complimentary food and beverage Networking with local history and civics organizations, including: White House Historical Association, United States Capitol Historical Society, Supreme Court Historical Society, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Ford’s Theatre, Lincoln’s Cottage, DC History Center. Open to local Washington, DC area K-12 educators, ages 21+. Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gKxWiDfy
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Set in Stone! Our Summer Teacher Institute wrapped up a powerful week of learning, connection and camaraderie in the heart of the nation’s capital. We were honored to welcome educators from across the country to Ford’s Theatre to explore how people have shaped the narrative of U.S. history through monuments and memorials in D.C., and how our monumental landscape continues to change and evolve.
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Ford’s Theatre Education hit the road and brought Lincoln's legacy all the way to Independence, MO! In partnership with the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, our team has spent the past several days connecting with educators, diving into the complexities of wartime leadership through Lincoln and Truman’s presidencies and exploring how these two iconic leaders navigated unprecedented national crises and left lasting legacies. If you weren’t able to join us for this professional development intensive, that’s okay! Ford’s Education offers PD opportunities to educators NATIONWIDE! Applications to these PDs open again in November. Learn more at bit.ly/FordsEduPD.
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Are you an events professional who loves history and the arts? Come shine with us at Ford's Theatre Society. We need your help to make the magic happen. Apply now!
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📣 NCSS Members! You're invited to this free webinar exploring a new series of "Masterclass"-style professional learning courses for teachers, being developed in collaboration with major museums and foundations like Ford's Theatre Society. Attendees will receive a downloadable certificated of completion and a resource library of downloads and student-facing videos for classroom use. ➡️ Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q03lHxGN0 #professionallearning #classroomresources #elearning
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