Actors playing Harry Hawk and Harry Ford wear 1860s costumes and mourning arm bands. They stand smiling and clap at someone not pictured in the distance. Behind them is the flag-draped Presidential Box at Ford’s Theatre.
Michael Bunce and Stephen F. Schmidt in the Ford’s Theatre one-act play One Destiny. Photo by Gary Erskine.

One Destiny: On Demand

Stream One Destiny today!

Ford’s Theatre presents One Destiny: On Demand – a play that explores the fateful night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination told from the perspectives of Ford’s Theatre owner Harry Ford and actor Harry Hawk. This recorded performance, featuring Michael Bunce and Stephen F. Schmidt, can now be streamed on demand. One Destiny: On Demand makes this powerful play accessible to individuals and school groups beyond Ford’s Theatre historic site visits. Whether you’re a history lover who wants to experience this Ford’s Theatre tradition from your home, or you’re an educator sharing it with your classroom*, you have the flexibility to determine the where and when. Ready to take One Destiny to your destination? Reserve tickets now at the links below!

Length: 40 minutes with no intermission. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

*Title 1 schools and school with 40% or more students eligible for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) may apply for complimentary access here.

Artistic Team

Writer Richard Hellesen
Director Mark Ramont

Teacher Resources

Use these resources to enhance your students’ experience, including discussion questions and lesson plans. Resources are available in English and Spanish.