Being George Washington
How does a man working in the third generation of his family’s business transition to become the nation's foremost historical actor of George Washington? And what is it to inhabit the character of America's first General of the Armies, first President, and the person who held the states together long enough to give a burgeoning nation a shot of its own? We dispel misconceptions, the things that a career in business and a career being George Washington have in common, and we talk about the strange path that leads to the doorstep at Mount Vernon, where Dean Malissa portrayed George Washington for nearly twenty years. There's a lot more to it than false teeth and fallen cherry trees.
Guests:
Dean R. Malissa - Official Emeritus Portrayer of George Washington, George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Episode Notes:
Dean Malissa’s “George Washington” website
Dean’s IMDB page
Show Notes:
Theme music by the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.
Show branding by Peg Fitzpatrick & PMG Group.
P.R. and social media by Carol Lunger, Emily Stern, and A B+C Creative.
