Our American Tragedy

Drama · sunny gingham · Ages 13+ · 45 mins · United States of America

Content Warning world premiere

Pulling the curtain back on one of our country’s most well-known events, 2023 Encore Award-winning duo, Sunny Gingham, returns with a brand new historical drama, Our American Tragedy. Set in the spring of 1865, Lincoln’s America is 4 days post-war and completely divided. At Ford’s Theatre, actors and crew gear up for a celebratory run of Our American Cousin for the final performance of famed British actress, Laura Keene. With news of the president’s visit ringing backstage, some bustle with excitement while others couldn’t be more dissatisfied.

Production Team


matthew namik *

producer, actor, writer

angelique fustukjian *

producer, actor, writer

* Fringe Veteran