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Mr. Madison Comes to the 21st Century

Statue of James Madison at Signers' Hall, image taken by Kyle Jenks, copyright 2015 by Kyle Jenks

It is no small feat to bring the Founders of this nation to life in the twenty-first century in a manner that modern generations understand.

The truth is: The matters the Founders faced in their lifetimes still impact today's decision makers.

Men like James Madison were human beings who stepped into the historic milieu to shape a new nation. They were more than the documents they authored, their biographies, or portraits and statutes.

While presentations about Mr. Madison shed light on what kind of man he was, meeting him in the flesh creates a personal experience that sears a powerful permanent impression in the minds of those present. The interaction becomes one of joining him as a contemporary be it friend, foe, family member, colleague or simply as a citizen.

This undertaking is far more than dressing up and memorizing lines:

A quality First Person Interpreter considers his or her craft an homage to their persona. It is a resolute and lifelong commitment to rendering an accurate portrayal. It will aways be a work in progress for the serious historical interpreter.

To empathize completely with every aspect of a man's entire life is no easy task. Mr. Jenks, Mr. Madison's agent, believes his experience as an actor helps him to inhabit Mr. Madison's mind, heart, and soul as much as extensive research allows. Please trust that Mr. Jenks considers it an honor and a privilege to portray this great man.

As part of his journey to the twenty-first century, Mr. Madison has established a presence on Facebook where you can catch up and interact with him. You will also find additional pictures and some video of Mr. Madison interacting with his constituents there.


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What Is Historic Interpretation

Historic interpretation ranges from the employees of historic site in period attire and interacting with visitors as a certain type of resident of the location during a given point in history, to the demonstrations seen at various battlefields with individuals portraying the combantants with appropriate attire and equipment, to the individuals such as Mr. Jenks and his colleagues who thoroughly research the life and times of a particular person in history to bring them to life in the present so that today's citizens may interact with them in a personal way. In all cases, the primary goal is to draw the audience back in time to a place and time important to a country or regions in order to learn in a way seldom possible in a conventional classroom.

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Kyle Jenks
(The Great Little Madison)
2115 Route 67
Charlton, NY 12019, USA
P: (216) 509-7502
E: [email protected]

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