Today, I am remembering various reenactors of public, historical figures that I’ve seen in action. Certainly, one of the most portrayed people in the world is Abraham Lincoln, perhaps because he is an icon of Democracy who met a tragic end. One summer, I saw him with “Sarah Josepha Hale,” famous nineteenth century editress of Godey’s Lady’s Book. Last week, as reported, Jim and I were treated to a stunning performance by “Teddy Roosevelt.” A year or so ago, we saw a one-woman program by someone who pretended to be Susan B. Anthony. I’ve heard of someone who is currently acting as “Emily Dickinson.”
What we enjoyed most about these actors is that they really got into character and for a moment, we wanted to believe that they were really the person they claimed to be. I wonder this: if you could be any other person in history, who would it be? If you could live at any other time of history, what time frame would it encompass?
I’m still thinking …
Patricia Cummings
Quilter’s Muse Publications
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