All of the intrigue and drama of the espionage plots and counterplots which characterized Washington DC during the Civil War play out in Chorpenning's historic drama. The play revolves around young David who has been assigned the position of secret messenger as he encounters such historical figures as Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, John Wilkes Booth, and the famous detective Allen Pinkerton. Chorpenning's detail of authenticity includes using actual dialogue from speeches of people in the plot to assassinate Lincoln making this a truly remarkable drama for young audiences. Originally produced by the Goodman Theatre, Chicago. Published by Classic Youth Plays which preserves the best in youth and children's plays including pioneering playwrights, plays that broke new ground, and plays that have stood the test of time.
- ISBN10 1304423263
- ISBN13 9781304423269
- Publish Date 28 September 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 March 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English