Ford Theatre Features ONE DESTINY, 4/4-5/21

The Ford's Theatre Society announced that visitors may now enhance their experience at the historic site by renting an Acoustiguide Audio Tour featuring stories, character voices, sound effects and historic photos. Acoustiguides are available in adult and youth (age 8-12) versions and may be reserved through Ticketmaster when purchasing advance timed-entry tickets. Additionally, daytime performances of the one-act play "One Destiny" by Richard Hellesen will resume April 4-May 21. Ford's Theatre presents evening performances of "One Destiny" June 14-July 2, 2011. Part of the History on Stage series, the 30-minute "One Destiny" presentation captures the first-hand accounts of those present at Ford's Theatre the day of Lincoln's assassination.

Acoustiguides
Acoustiguide prices are $5 for individuals, plus any Ticketmaster service charges. They may be reserved in advance by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 551-SEAT. Patrons also may reserve Acoustiguides on the date of visit in person at the Ford's Theatre Box Office, based on availability.

"One Destiny" written by Richard Hellesen; directed by Mark Ramont
Learn about Lincoln's assassination from two men who were there. Actor Harry Hawk and Ford's Theatre co-owner Harry Ford revisit the events of April 14, 1865. As they reconstruct the sequence of events, they grapple with the question: Could John Wilkes Booth have been stopped? This 30-minute presentation explores the key facts of the assassination while capturing the emotions of that fateful night. Featuring costumed actors.

Performances of "One Destiny"
April daytime performances begin April 4 and run Monday-Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. May performances are Monday-Thursday at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. In June and July, evening performances of One Destiny run Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays-Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Performances begin 15 minutes after entry to the theatre.

Tickets for "One Destiny"
Tickets are required for all performances of "One Destiny." Tickets are $7.50 in advance or $5.00 the day of the performance. Tickets for April and May are currently on sale. June and July performances will go on sale March 21. Tickets can be reserved through Ticketmaster at (800) 551-SEAT or by visiting fords.org. Ticketmaster fees apply. Groups of 20 or more may reserve tickets by calling (202) 638-2367.

For more information on Ford's Theatre and the Ford's Theatre Society, please visit www.fords.org.

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