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_NecessarySacrificesIn 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=5006Finally, 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