An accomplished playwright whose work has been featured Off-Broadway and in theatres throughout the country is the top choice to pen "Lincoln," Indiana's new theatrical tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
An award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Ken Jones is currently playwright-in-residence and the Chairman of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University. Jones received his B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Florida and a M.F.A. in playwriting from the University of Virginia. He then continued on to graduate in playwriting from the American Repertory Theatre's Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University.
A theatre professor at the University of Evansville, Scott Lank was selected as Artistic Director for "Lincoln." Lank is a 21-year veteran of the university's celebrated theatre department. He has a BFA from the University of Evansville and a MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lank is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and the National Congress of Actors and Acting Teachers.
The world premiere of "Lincoln" will take place in June on the very grounds where Abraham Lincoln grew up. Enhanced by multimedia projections and period music, the story of the man considered by many to be the greatest U.S. president is expected to be a highpoint of the national celebration of the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. Through Jones' play, audience members of all ages will gain an insight into the life of the man whose legacy continues to forge the future.
Opening night is scheduled for June 12; tickets for the production will be available this fall. Lincoln Amphitheatre is located in Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana. For more information about Lincoln Amphitheatre visit www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or call 1-800-264-4ABE.
