"The Rivalry": Play Inspired by the Lincoln-Douglas Debates

The Rivalry: Play Inspired by the Lincoln-Douglas Debates

McAninch Arts Center, at College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137)

Full Price:: $42.00

Our Price:: $21.00*

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Norman Corwin's The Rivalry captures the fiery rhetoric and wry humor of the famed 1858 Abraham Lincoln-Stephen Douglas series of seven debates, with dialogue taken from the original transcripts. As the future president looks to unseat the incumbent Senator Douglas, the men verbally spar over states' rights, slavery and the intent of the Constitution. This LA Theatre Works production -- staged in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth -- is directed by Eric Simonson, who won a 2006 Academy Award for his documentary, The Golden Age of Norman Corwin.

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The last date listed for The Rivalry was Saturday February 25, 2012 / 8:00pm.

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at College of DuPage,

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Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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