| "Your recreations of Lincoln and Mary at the Dallas Round Table were just terrific. The entranced enjoyment of the audience was palpable. Certainly my interest and appreciation were riveted on you throughout. Thank you both again for this wonderful gift of vivid remembrance you bring to us every time you perform. It is a gift greatly prized and treasured by all who see and hear you.". John C. Waugh. Author of Reelecting Lincoln:The Battle for the 1864 Presidency. | "Mrs. McClerren's portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln is a delightful surprise. She combines wit, charm, and historical accuracy for a portrait of an energetic, forceful and sympathetic woman. Mrs. McClerren is much more than an effective actress with impeccable timing and delivery. She makes Mrs. Lincoln and her life and times live again. The audience was charmed from the first moment she entered the room, and they were reluctant to see her leave. This is a presentation that is appropriate for all ages. A must see!" Pearl Yeadon, Ph.D. Director of Opera Workshop. South Missouri State University. |
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| "B.F. McClerren's portrayal is a time machine experience, powerful and emphatic. Lincoln's personality, his wit and wisdom, come alive in a most stunning way. No child or adult should miss this encounter." Mildred Hofacker. Teacher of Speech and Drama. Terre Haute, IN. | "The Kansas Senate as well as observers in the gallery were enthralled and stimulated by Dr. McClerren's Lincoln presentation on Kansas Day. Lincoln, the man and his ideas, came to life for them." Marion Cott. Executive Director. Kansas Humanities Council. Topeka, KS. |
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| "I just returned from your Lincoln presentation at Eastern Illinois University. I was pleased to be able to say in all honesty that you, in a short fifty minute presentation, made Abraham Lincoln a living, breathing, exciting person, and that you also covered that period of history in a meaningful, enjoyable, and definitely educational way. Your audience hung on every word, every humorous or dramatic moment, as I did. If it were in my power to do so, I would make your presentation required attendance for every school child, and adult, in the country." A.G. Rundle, Prof. Emeritus. Eastern Illinois University. | "Such a realistic portrayal! Great story teller! Dorothy's dress, looks, warm mannerisms, makes Mary Lincoln come to life. You actually sit in the White House parlor and visit with Mrs. Lincoln. Afterward you hope to be invited back. A great history lesson for all ages. Interesting facts about a first lady never presented before in such a personal way." Pauline Nowicki. Administrator. Bowling Green State University, KY. |
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| "What a tremendous presentation we had in February! B.F. McClerren did an outstanding job of presenting the humor, philosophy, and humanity of Lincoln. I think his performance was the best, concise history of Lincoln that I had ever heard or read. Truly "Mac" out-Lincolned Lincoln." Jim Rosenthal. President. The CWRT of Texas. In The Lone Star Banner. | "On behalf of my students and myself and of our college community I would like to thank you for your fine presentation of Lincoln on December 6th. The dynamic way in which you were able to convey not only the substance of our 16th President's life, but the spirit of his time really impressed us." John Lydgate, Ph.D. Kauai Community College, University of Hawaii. |
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| She'll make you laugh, she'll make you weep-you will leave with a much greater understanding of who Mary Todd Lincoln was, and the sorrows and joys that were her life." Sallie Cougill. President of Volunteer Pioneers. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, Lerna, IL. | "We felt as though Mrs. Lincoln had stepped out of the past to share her life experiences. We were totally captivated! We would highly recommend this presentation, not only for educational purposes, but also for pure heartwarming entertainment !" Dr. and Mrs. Garry L. Cook. Scottsboro, AL. |
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| "After attending one of Dr. and Mrs. McClerren's riveting appearances, I had the extreme good fortune of visiting with them in their h ome. I was struck by the fact that they never seem to come totally out of character. Their years of study and dedication to Lincoln history has transformed them into the closest duplication of the actual Lincolns you will ever see. They think, look, and act like the Lincolns, which makes their performances a sharing of experiences rather than memorized presentations. Truly a memorable replication of history." Gerald Grieser. Captain. Delta Air Lines, Inc, (Ret.) | "What a delight to 'Visit the Lincolns' this year at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Their knowledge of their subject can only be judged first rate. However, they not only have a deep historical grasp of the details of Abe and Mary Lincoln's lives, but they have also injected it with feeling and emotion. They have turned them into real people, accessible to modern audiences of children and adults. I can't imagine a more convincing portrayal of either Abraham or Mary Lincoln." Clark D. Halker. Ph.D. Illinois Humanities Council. |
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| "A visit with Mary Todd Lincoln was not a performance; it was a living experience-seeing, hearing, thinking, feeling as she might have lived. A moving experience not to be missed!" Ruth M. Dow, Ph.D. Prof. of Home Economics. Eastern Illinois University. | "We were all dazzled, here at WLS-TV by your President Lincoln characterization. I can honestly say that absolutely everyone with whom you came in contact here was amazed by not only your incredible resemblance to President Lincoln, but from my modern day perspective as broadcaster, you out-Lincoln Lincoln!" Jay Foot. Producer. WLS-TV in Chicago, IL. |
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| "From the moment we first met until concluding remarks, the essence of both Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln filled our auditorium with warm resonance and our hearts with compassion and renewed respect. Genetic predisposition combined wit h masterful interpretation by two powerful presenters afforded us a rare glimpse into their lives and times and made us all thankful to have walked through history in their footsteps." Libby Buuck. Managing Director. The Old Bedford School Theater. Bedford, TX. | "B.F. McClerren's portrayal of Abe Lincoln is a most unique and powerful performance. He is very knowledgeable and keeps you spellbound to see what is coming next. The residents listened to every word and watched every action. We believed we truly had a visit with Abe Lincoln. An outstanding and superb performance!" Marge Born, Director of Leisure Services. Marquette Manor. Indianapolis, IN. |
