Mary Lincoln Defies Civil War to Pursue Her Stage Dreams

Set during the Civil War, the play focuses on Mary Lincoln's humorous and chaotic desire to perform on stage, much to the chagrin of her husband, Abraham Lincoln. Despite the serious historical context, the characters engage in comically absurd situations, turning elements like whiskey hiding and the clash of politics into laughable moments. The dialogue is unfiltered, reflecting the comedic relishing of life's absurdities amid dark circumstances. As the show unfolds, even themes of assassination are portrayed with dark humor, culminating in a frenetic final act that challenges propriety and invites raucous laughter, illustrating how laughter can emerge from tragedy.