Uncle Rosy's White House: An Evening with Franklin Roosevelt  

Celebrate the only President who was elected four times, and the only President who could not walk without assistance.  
Love him or hate him, it's a great story. Perfect for schools, political meetings, disability groups.
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Contact motivational.theatre@gmail.com or call 410-570-5765 for the details. 

INSIDE UNCLE ROSY’S WHITE HOUSE: AN EVENING WITH FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
Playwright, Carlton E. Spitzer
Produced by the Hugh Gregory Gallagher Motivational Theatre, Inc.

This fast-moving play covers FDR’s presidency, 1933-1945, focusing on his personal relationships, dynamic leadership, physical disability, and extraordinary ability to restore confidence among a citizenry devastated by the 1929 stock market crash. His bold initiatives immediately upon taking office bolstered a nation in shock, with revolution in the air. Within his first 100 days he established programs to build schools and highways and repair the nation’s infrastructure that gave steady work to millions of unemployed citizens. FDR restored confidence in bank deposits, stabilized food prices, and calmed a fearful nation by his positive attitude, assuring the people they had nothing to fear but fear itself. His fire-side chats kept people informed, and encouraged. 

The play reflects on FDR’s privileged youth, his experiences at Groton and Harvard, old classmates who felt he “betrayed his class” by helping the poor and destitute, and the impact of polio on his personality and presidency. FDR speaks to the audience, confiding anecdotes and personal opinions never before dramatized. At other times, FDR converses candidly with unseen colleagues such as Louie Howe and Winston Churchill. At other moments, FDR is at faux microphones, delivering excerpts of inaugural addresses, fire-side chats, and key speeches. FDR’s attempt to pack the Supreme Court and his deteriorating health as he led the war effort from his wheelchair are fully revealed.

FDR was devoted to the development of Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation. He loved being there among other “residents” recovering from polio, where he was affectionately addressed as Uncle Rosy. He retreated to Warm Springs following his exhausting 14,000 mile journey to Yalta to negotiate post-war arrangements with Churchill and Stalin. And ended his days there, preparing a speech for the United Nations he created.

The reviews are in from Uncle Rosy’s White House: An Evening with Franklin Rosevelt:

"Well, I just finished one of the best 45 minutes I've spent in a long time.  ‘Uncle Rosy's White House’ was a history lesson delivered by a fascinating character. The very fact that you chose to present it as a personal revelation to another person, rather than a third-person narrative about him, was a gem. I thought Bob Chauncey did an amazing job."

"I sat in the crowd and was moved by their reaction. The play was beautifully written and superbly acted."

"Playwright Carlton Spitzer takes the larger-than-life longest-serving U.S. president off a pedestal and makes him marvelously accessible. Actor Bob Chauncey channels a man who was smart, shrewd, acerbic and funny."

"Three curtain calls – well deserved!"

-"New Kid on the Block."

Participate in a discussion on bullying, using the video of our play to get the conversation started.

-Various monologues in Easton -- spring and fall shows being planned now.

-Spring training program at Chesapeake Community College.

-Celebration of Frederick Douglass Day in May, 2012.

-Revival of "Night Sky."

-Production of 2012 Carlton E. Spitzer Excellence in Writing Award prize winning entry.

- Several performances to celebrate National Disability Awareness Month

Contact motivational.theatre@gmail.com or call 410-570-5765 for the details.