It is already the end of June, and it seems the month has been spent preparing for the Historical Society's presentation of Abigail and John: America’s First Couple. Local historian Michael Goc has been writing and planning this staged reading for more than a year. Adams Community Theatre personnel have only been involved for a couple of months, but June was spent putting the final touches on the June 27 presentations.

A slideshow, lighting plans, sound plots, stage touch-ups, character rehearsals, chorus rehearsals, and the creation of a program were all part of the production. There was even a banjo accompaniment provided by John Stake. Each element had to be practiced and coordinated to bring the final production together.

Mike and his wife, Barb Weade, worked with Sandy Pheiffer and Tom Bougie to coordinate the various components. Two performances—one at 2:00 p.m. and the other at 7:00 p.m.—were well attended. Wisconsin Public Radio even came to take photos and conduct interviews, which became part of the “Wisconsin Life” series.