The Second Mrs. Wilson
In the aftermath of World War I, First Lady Edith Wilson believes her new husband, President Woodrow Wilson, was put on earth by God to prevent future cataclysms and build a League of Nations, assuring peace across the globe. When her husband’s health is threatened, Edith takes unprecedented steps, including keeping the Vice President and the Congress at bay, to assure that their dream will come to pass. Asserting her own will in the old boys’ club of Washington, D.C., the First Lady protects her husband while claiming a slice of power for herself. The Second Mrs. Wilson chronicles a unique incident in United States history with intrigue and excitement.
Major Productions
Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT (2015)
George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, NJ (2015)
Press Quotes
“The political questions of Wilson’s day are given excellent treatment by DiPietro. They are thoroughly explained in all of their ramifications.” - Neal Zoren, NealsPaper/Phindle
”As a historical drama, The Second Mrs. Wilson… stands firmly on the side of modern tragedy rather than two-dimensional melodrama.” - E. Kyle Minor, The New Haven Registrar
Production Photography
Photo Credit: T. Charles Erickson
