The Presidency of William Henry Harrison in Real Time: A 10 Minute Play

TEN MINUTE: Due to overcrowding, the Hall of Presidents can only keep the most significant Commanders in Chief. Will William Henry Harrison make the cut?
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The Presidency of William Henry Harrison in Real Time: A 10 Minute Play

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  • Charles Scott Jones:
    26 Mar. 2022
    A short history play for a short presidency that educates as it entertains. I appreciate the insight that it's not the amount of days someone serves but the overall effect of one's service. In light of today's more complicated transitioning of power, Steven Hayet gives us an example of how our democracy ought to work and how it once did after the death of WHH. The humor is a delightful skewering of our modern propensity for measuring a legacy in days and makes me wish for more president plays from Mr. Hayet.
  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman:
    21 Jan. 2022
    Funny and witty, this short piece has a surprisingly emotional and poignant moment (particularly in lieu of the 2020 election) hidden within its lightheartedness. A fine tribute to WHH and the office of the presidency--truly.
  • Hayley St. James:
    30 Jan. 2021
    A thoughtful and fun exploration of what you leave behind as your legacy, as told through the lens of a most unexpected - and by the end, well deserving - American president. And only in ten minutes! History buffs like myself and audiences in general will be charmed by this play on the precedent of presidents and peaceful transfer of power.

Character Information

  • William Henry Harrison
    40+,
    Male
    The 9th President of the United States.
  • Worker
    20+,
    Any
    ,
    Any (but preferably Female)
    An employee at the Hall of Presidents

Production History

  • High School
    ,
    Barringer High School
    ,
    2022
  • Professional
    ,
    Stray Kats Theatre Company
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Caesar’s Ford Theatre
    ,
    2019