Historical drama coming to local stage

Conejo Players will present an historical drama rife with turmoil, "The Insanity Case of Mrs. A. Lincoln." Showtimes for this new play by Richard Goodman will be 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, April 7 to May 6, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, April 9 and 30.

The theater is at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

Tickets range from $14 to $18 and are available by calling (805) 495-3715.

The cast of characters includes a group of strong-willed personalities, several who made names for themselves in 19th Century America. Robert Todd Lincoln had his mother certified legally incompetent and took responsibility for her financial affairs. She was committed to a mental hospital.

Goodman explores such issues as: Was she insane, the victim of poorly prescribed medication or was Robert a greedy, cold-hearted son ruled by a ruthless wife?

As the story unfolds, prominent attorneys, pioneering doctors and a Civil War correspondent share the stage with Mary Todd and her only surviving son, Robert.