In 1865, as the United States grappled with division and the echoes of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln celebrated the conflict's end with a visit to the theater. His assassination there by John Wilkes Booth, an actor, not only marked a critical moment in history but also raises questions about liberty, motive, and the impact of those events today. As America approaches a contentious election, the award-winning Simple8 theater company revisits this pivotal era with a powerful new play exploring Booth's actions and their relevance to contemporary political challenges.
