Comments:
“Thirty-five years in professional and educational theatre have
taught me that the prime requisite for a performer is to know his audience.
Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln not only knows the characteristics of particular
age groups and interests, but he has that magical ability to adapt his
performance to varying groups without sacrificing a whit of authenticity. Within
a month’s time I saw Mr. Klein hold forth for a full-length performance
mesmerizing an adult crowd that included many professional historians, and then
a lively audience of elementary school children. Both performances grabbed and
enraptured his audience. I’ve seen (and often directed) many Lincolns over
the years, but Fritz Klein has distilled our 16th President into living,
breathing national treasure.”
Dr. Ken Bradbury (Educator,
playwright, actor, musician, composer, and syndicated newspaper columnist.)
"Just a quick note to thank you for your help this season. I know Lloyd (Thaxton)
enjoyed his time with you and you certainly are the perfect Abe Lincoln. Hopefully
we'll get to work
together again in the future on other projects."
Ian Toporoff, America's Funniest People, (Vin Di Bona Productions)
"Wonderful job! Visitor feedback was outstanding! On a scale from 1-10,
a 10!
Erin Kelley, Indiana History Train, Indiana Historical Society
"Thank you for making me a popular person! Two days after your visit
I continue to hear positive comments" Dr. Christopher Gregory, Truman
State University.
" I wish I could adequately express my delight regarding your performance as Abraham Lincoln during the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner..." "Your performance was absolutely outstanding and I was completely mesmerized throughout its duration. I can also relay to you how profoundly moved our attendees were that evening. My telephone has not stopped ringing!" Christopher LaMothe, President, Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
"Fritz Klein IS Abraham Lincoln - He exhibits all the complexity, wisdom, and great country humor that Lincoln possessed. We could not imagine a better Lincoln impersonator - our audiences spoke in raving terms about his appearance at our recent Civil War reenactment. We have invited him back." Jeff Schultz, Wade House State Historic Site, Greenbush, Wisconsin.
Schools:
"In the days following your performance at Westmer, I heard many favorable comments from students and teachers. We were impressed by your sensitivity to the audiences as you were able to change the direction of a story and alter inflection or volume to regain the children's attention. Your material was appropriate for each age group, and the children enjoyed listening." Robert Cummins, Principal, Westmer Elementary School, New Boston Illinois.
"That was the best, most excellent assembly I've ever had in my life." Gregory Robak, 4th Grade, Lincoln Elementary School, Highland Park, Illinois