Stealing Lincoln: The Radio Play (The Cleveland Radio Players)

"Stealing Lincoln" is a one-act historical spoof that explores the attempted kidnapping of former President Abraham Lincoln's dead body, inspired by true events. The play, featuring the Cleveland Radio Players, offers a humorous glimpse into the world of Big Jim Kennally's counterfeit gang as they embark on their first bodysnatching heist, secretly monitored by Lewis Swegel, one of the first Secret Service spies. With a dynamic cast and engaging sound effects, this production combines dramatized storytelling with a modern radio play format.