David Selby in NECESSARY SACRIFICES at Ford's Theatre

[MsCriseyde]

Necessary Sacrifices, starring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln, will premiere at Ford's Theatre on Friday, January 20. The play runs through February 12, with several pre- and post-performance events planned. Those are outlined in a recent media release from Ford's Theatre:

http://fords.org/home/media-center/releases-and-updates/WorldPremiere_NecessarySacrifices

In addition, those living in the Martinsburg, West Virginia area have an opportunity to travel by bus to see the play on Saturday, February 4. The trip is being arranged through Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. More information here:

http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/573436/Blue-Ridge-CTC-is-sponsoring-bus-trip.html?nav=5006

Finally, today's online Washington Post includes a new "Show and Tell" feature in the Lifestyles section in which arts professionals are asked for advice that can be applied to everyday life. First in the series is David Selby talking about public speaking lessons to be learned from Abraham Lincoln:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/take-public-speaking-tips-from-abraham-lincoln/2012/01/09/gIQAHbafwP_story.html

[Annie]

Thats  really  cool  thanks for the  info  Cris.
               Love   Anne

[MsCriseyde]

New YouTube video -- Interview with David Selby (Lincoln) and David Emerson Toney (Douglass):

http://youtu.be/2J9l6ZNfqrM

[Mysterious Benefactor]

That video certainly sells the play. Thanks for the link. 

[MsCriseyde]

Ford's Theatre announced this evening that David Emerson Toney (Frederick Douglass) has had to withdraw from the production due to a health matter. They plan to recast the role, but performances scheduled for January 20-25 have been canceled. For more information, including the ticket refund/exchange policy, please see the link below:

http://www.fords.org/home/performances-events/2011-2012-theatre-season/necessary-sacrifices-casting

[MsCriseyde]

Craig Wallace replaces David Emerson Toney as Frederick Douglass. The link in the previous post contains more information.

[MsCriseyde]

Due to the casting changes, performances have been added for Feb. 13-18. Additional information at the link included earlier in the thread.

[Miranda]

Phew, good thing I got my ticket to this play for a show AFTER Jan 25!!

[MsCriseyde]

Production photos have been posted on the Ford's Theatre Facebook page:

http://t.co/mJdZxLjt

[MsCriseyde]

New YouTube trailer for Necessary Sacrifices starring David Selby and Craig Wallace:

http://youtu.be/Vk5tXI1slh0

[MsCriseyde]

Washington Post review:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater-dance/theater-review-necessary-sacrifices-at-fords-theatre/2012/02/02/gIQAuPdPlQ_story.html

[Midnite]

I love the reviewer's description of Selby.  What a shame that the production has suffered a bit from the cast change.  Hope all the fans attending the play have a great time.

Thank you for all the links!  The photos are gorgeous.

[MsCriseyde]

Quite a few more links to reviews and other media coverage of Necessary Sacrifices now appear on the News page of David's official site:

http://www.davidselby.com/news.htm