The Bully Pulpit

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt comes to life in all his pugnacious glory in Florida Studio Theatre’s world premiere production, The Bully Pulpit. The one-man show explores the life and times of the 26th president of the United States. Born to a wealthy New York family in 1858, Roosevelt would go on to lead a varied and often turbulent life. Married twice, he had six children and counted his role as a father as one of his most important. Much more than a father, Roosevelt was a cowboy, Rough Rider, rancher, writer, adventurer and storied politician. After his first wife, Alice, died, Roosevelt bought a ranch in the badlands and committed himself to the life of a cowboy. It was during this time period that he met many of the men who would later become Rough Riders. The Rough Riders was a cavalry regiment that was active during the Spanish-American War. It was during this war that Roosevelt led the Rough Riders on the famous charge up San Juan Hill; thus earning him the status of “war hero.”