While the production concept is novel, using historic photographs largely as backdrops and sets, it fails largely because of the other shortcomings of this work. The characters have no charisma with the audience nor chemistry among each other. For example, it was difficult to sense the bond between Lamon and Lincoln or feel emotion over Willie's death. Although the handling of the assassination at Ford's Theater was done well with imagination and taste. And it was refreshing to see that Elizabeth Keckley was given her just due in the in er role in the White House. Overall, the acting seemed on par with local amateur or first-year college drama class. As a former American History teacher and "lincolophile" I have always been fascinated with his ability to personally interact and connect with almost everyone with whom he came in contact yet that is completely absent in this work. The effort was noble, the concept unique, but generally fails across the board.
Review of Saving Lincoln
