Performance Experience
ROOSEVELT EXPERIANCE
2026 Badlands Chautauqua: Medora, ND
July 17-19, 2026
Historical Lecture at The Grand Canyon
Lecture on Theodore Roosevelt, Fred Harvey, and the Santa Fe Railroad’s impact on The Grand Canyon
“Frediversary” Weekend in Arizona/ Fred Harvey History
Thunderbird Lodge overlooking The Grand Canyon, AZ. June 2026
Flag Day Celebration
Monologue on visiting CA, welcoming OK, and the meaning of the United States Flag
Meet and greet/ photos
Huntington Beach, CA. June 2026
Speech at Equestrian Center
Monologue on TR’s horses and White House pets for the Free Reign Foundation
Huntington Beach Central Park Equestrian Center, Huntington Beach, CA. May 2026
Theater Event for Theodore Roosevelt Day
Pre-show VIP Q&A event
Monologue on Roosevelt’s visit to CA and time in Yosemite as well as Lincoln’s connection.
Event included the Mayor presenting a proclamation, a representative from Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and author Epting
The theater at Central Library, Huntington Beach, CA. May 2026
Speech at “America’s Smallest National Park”
Neighborhood event featuring a representative from Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, author Chris Epting, and members of the
Disneyland jazz band. Presentation in the park before meet and greet at the “visitor center” donut shop.
Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA. May 2026
Dedication of Memorial Bench on Theodore Roosevelt Day
Welcome monologue including importance of conservation alongside mayor to mark the first Theodore Roosevelt Day in California
Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Huntington Beach, CA. May 2026
Private Event
Monologue on transportation technology and John Moses Browning
Hot Rods and Handguns Social Club, Huntington Beach, CA. April 2026
Book Release Celebration
Welcome monologue as TR/ contributor of book foreword
Calico Fish House, Huntington Beach, CA. April 2026
Writer: Contributed foreword to the book Theodore Roosevelt in California
Author: Chris Epting, Publisher: The History Press
Release: April 2026
Recipient of the 2025 Steve Wimmer Southwest Research Grant: New Mexico History Museum
Topic: Roosevelt in New Mexico
Research conducted March 2026
Guest Historian
Speaker for TR’s birthday (not in character)
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Burbank, CA, November 2025
2025 Badlands Chautauqua: Medora, ND
Two solo monologues in character (topics: Roosevelt on Reading, Dispatches from the Great Loop Tour)
Greeted visitors to the Medora Musical
Performed alongside other reprisors in Saturday showcase “Too Many Teddies”
Guest on Talk About Teddy Podcast
Spoke about experience reprising Teddy in Medora, ND. You can listen to it by clicking HERE
2024 Fred Harvey Weekend at the New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe
Lecture on the intersection of Theodore Roosevelt and the Fred Harvey Company in the promotion of the Southwest
You can watch it by clicking HERE
2024 Badlands Chautauqua: Medora, ND
Two monologues in character (topics: Dispatches from the Great Loop Tour, Memorials and Monuments)
Ensemble member for children’s show “Stories and Games with the Roosevelt Children”
Parade with the 188th Army Band
Greeted visitors to the Medora Musical
Hosted Saturday showcase “Too Many Teddies”
2023 Badlands Chautauqua: Medora, ND
Two solo monologues in character (topics: Memorials and Monuments, Relationship with George “Bird” Grinell)
Greeted visitors to the Medora Musical
Performed alongside other reprisors in Saturday showcase “Too Many Teddies”
RELATED EXPERIANCE
Historical Lecture
“Fred at the Fair: Fred Harvey and World’s Fairs.” View it here
New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe, NM. Fred Harvey Weekend, 2025
Twenty-Three Years as a Middle School English Teacher
Twelve years leading a Shakespeare Day in collaboration with the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Ten years teaching yearbook
Twelve years as department chair
Speech coach for annual competition
Travel Writer
“Angels of Sitgreaves Pass” published in Route 66 Magazine, Spring 2020
Various performance experience
Musician in many styles of performance for 30 years
Improv training and performance
Possible Services
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Character Presentation
There are many possibilities for in-character presentations: biographical pieces in various links, storytelling, or performance of TR’s actual writing or speaking.
Available topics include basic biography, Roosevelt in California, motivation for children to read or write, suggestions for best reading practices, the 1903 train tour, reflections on California, thoughts on memorials and monuments, general interest stories, or other possibilities based on event specifics.
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Guest Interactions
Event roles include in-person interactions, photo opportunities, hosting, or keynote speech.
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Historical Lecture
Presentations focused on Theodore Roosevelt’s history or a specific topic of interest. Current topics prepared include TR’s history with the Fred Harvey Company in promoting the west, his relationship with California, and his 1903 train tour of the country.