Ford’s Theatre teaching artist Stephen F. Schmidt plans with D.C. teachers as part of the 2009 Civil War Washington Teacher Fellows summer institute.

Ford’s Theatre is committed to engaging education professionals in developing meaningful and useful tools and skills that enhance teaching history and leadership to middle and high school students using theatre, speech and storytelling.

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Teacher Ticket Program
Public and private teachers for schools in the District of Columbia receive a 20 percent discount on tickets to Ford's Theatre performances (excludes A Christmas Carol and One Destiny).

Professional Development
Ford’s Theatre Society offers programs designed to enhance the teaching of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and Civil War Washington, as well as previews and seminars to prepare teachers to bring students to performances of our mainstage plays and musicals.