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Meet Ben Franklin
In this captivating one-man show, Whit Reichert transforms himself into the humorous, witty, and poignant Ben Franklin. Experience Ben’s stories of early childhood and the wisdom of Poor Richard’s Almanac. Learn about his many accomplishments, including his experiments with electricity and his participation in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Journey with Whit as he brings to life “the plain spoken man who came to epitomize American inventiveness and practicality.”
| Format | Costs | Grade Level(s) | Curriculum Connections |
| Performance | Single Performance: $293; Double Performance: $514 | Grade 3 - Grade 12 | Character Education History / Social Studies Storytelling Theater |
About Reichert, Whit
Whit Reichert has been a professional actor for over thirty-five years and has appeared in over 150 stage productions in theaters such as The Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Casa Manana in Fort Worth, The Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Great Lakes Festival Theatre in Cleveland, Little Theatre on the Square, and Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Locally, he has performed at the Muny, the St. Louis Rep, The St. Louis Black Rep, Stages, The Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, The Black Cat Theatre, The Avalon Theatre, The Actors Studio and Historyonics. A character actor with a changeable face, Whit is also a veteran of countless commercials and industrial films. He was named "Best Actor in a Play" in 2009 by The Riverfront Times.
All Programs by Reichert, Whit
- Meet Ben Franklin (Performance) - This Program
