Posts By: Fritz Klein

Southwest Illinois Conference of Mayors

Was the presentation helpful to those attending? Absolutely.  The feedback from the audience afterwards was extremely complimentary.  Fritz’s performance on Lincoln and leadership was outstanding.  The audience at the Southwest Conference of Mayors totally enjoyed the presentation.  Fritz is an amazing Abraham Lincoln! Southwest Illinois Conference of Mayors

CHRIS HEADY / Lincoln Journal Star

Fritz Klein can fool just about anyone. The chin, the beard, the nose, the hair, the wingspan. The way he leans back when he stands and wags his finger. How he walks into an auditorium to the beat of “Hail to the Chief,” taking tiny bows while shaking hands with constituents, giving Daniel Day-Lewis a… Read more »

Morton Community Bank’s Hometown Community Travelers Travel Club

” ‘President-elect’ Lincoln was most entertaining . . humorous, modest and informative. Absolutely in period.” Morton Community Bank’s Hometown Community Travelers Travel Club October, 2013 luncheon at Jackson Truss Cover Bridge near Greenup, Illinois, after their visit to Lincoln’s mother’s home in Lerna, Illinois. On October 1, forty-five members of Morton Community Bank’s Travel Club,… Read more »

A summer tourist

“… Our tour guide was fantastic and she was extremely professional, knowledgable, and make the tour exciting and educational. But my favorite part was what was waiting after the tour. Mr. Lincoln himself was standing in the back yard of the home after the tour! I wanted to take the time to say how much… Read more »

Dr. Ken Bradbury

Thirty-five years in professional and educational theatre have taught me that the prime requisite for a performer is to know his audience. Fritz Klein as Abraham Lincoln not only knows the characteristics of particular age groups and interests, but he has that magical ability to adapt his performance to varying groups without sacrificing a whit… Read more »

Wade House State Historic Site, Greenbush, Wisconsin

“Fritz Klein IS Abraham Lincoln – He exhibits all the complexity, wisdom, and great country humor that Lincoln possessed. We could not imagine a better Lincoln impersonator – our audiences spoke in raving terms about his appearance at our recent Civil War reenactment.” Jeff Schultz, Wade House State Historic Site, Greenbush, Wisconsin

Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

” I wish I could adequately express my delight regarding your performance as Abraham Lincoln during the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner…” “Your performance was absolutely outstanding and I was completely mesmerized throughout its duration. I can also relay to you how profoundly moved our attendees were that evening. My telephone has not… Read more »

Peoria Riverfront Museum

“Hiring Mr. Klein is something that I will do again! He confidently delivered a program to a sold out crowd and left the audience wanting more. His talent is simply remarkable.” Peoria Riverfront Museum

Westmer Elementary

“In the days following your performance at Westmer, I heard many favorable comments from students and teachers. We were impressed by your sensitivity to the audiences as you were able to change the direction of a story and alter inflection or volume to regain the children’s attention. Your material was appropriate for each age group,… Read more »

Huntington North High School, Huntington IN

Your program is well crafted for all audiences!  Our high school students raved about the presentation and how they really think of you as our actual president! Daniel S. Baker Music Department Huntington North High School