Conversations between Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson showcase differing perspectives within a shared friendship that lived in the perilous, formative years of the United States of America.
Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson in conversation
Abigail Adams (portrayed by Kim Hanley) and Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by Steve Edenbo) discuss subjects ranging from the Tea Act to their favorite kinds of tea, and from the political bog of the Alien and Sedition Acts to their favorite recipes featuring the cranberry bogs of Massachusetts. Their friendship spanned four of the most tumultuous decades of American history. They each witnessed and participated in the exciting unfolding of a new era from their own, unique, pivotal roles and their sometimes widely differing perspectives.
This conversation is at some times debate, at other times friendly repartee, and often a mixture of both. Mrs. Adams and Mr. Jefferson’s relationship provides a prominent example of how the ability and willingness to engage respectfully and honestly in difficult civil disagreements it is not only possible, but necessary for the survival of a government by the people. At any given time, women compose at least half of any given audience. Mrs. Adams is able to address to major Constitutional issues on which she frequently advised her husband, the second President of the United States, while also representing what she would refer to as “the distaff portion of our population.”
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Thomas Jefferson portrayed by Steven Edenbo
Abigail Adams portrayed by Kim Hanley
Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson engage audience members in conversation that is sometimes political, sometimes personal, and always lively!
Thomas Jefferson reacts to Abigail Adams’ suggestion that women might foment a rebellion of their own!