New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 6 | Page 109

Mr. Lincoln by Gary Wien “Lincoln was a man who was President of the United States during the bloodiest conflict in this country,” said Gayle Stahlhuth, Artistic Director of East Lynne Theater Company. “He tried to prevent war, but once in it, he did all he could to win 2015 - ISSUE 6 the war and reunite the country. The mounting loss of lives on both sides deeply affected him. At the same time, he had to deal publicly with accusations by those who thought his wife, Mary, was a spy for the South, living in the White House.” TABLE OF CONTENTS 109