Script, Music and Lyrics by MICHAEL TENNANT
The Cast: 15+
The Set: Simple one set, very flexible
Approximate Length: 1 act, 20 min.
Matt – A Young Boy
Jeff – A Young Boy
Robert Lincoln – Adult Son of Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Rutledge – Father of Abraham’s Friend, Ann
Ann Rutledge – Dying friend of Abraham Lincoln
James – Friend and Confidant to Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd – Abraham Lincoln’s Wife
Slave Owner
Stephen Douglas – Political and Personal Rival to Abraham Lincoln
General Ulysses S. Grant – Leader of the Union Army
Robert E. Lee – Leader of the Confederate Army
Attendant
Abolitionists, Slave Owners and Villagers
1. “The Abolitionist’s Cry” – Chorus
2. “You Have A Heartbeat” – Ann Rutledge
3. “Amazing Grace” – Chorus
4. “Tariff of Abomination” – Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas
5. “Choosing A New Leader” – Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas and Chorus
6. “The Civil War” – Abraham Lincoln, James, Grant, Lee
7. “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – Chorus
8. Finale: “Heartbeat of a Nation” – Chorus
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