Unconditional Surrender:
A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant​
A one-man show written and performed by Peter J. Grady
Originally produced by the Marshalltown Iowa Community Theatre
Ulysses S. Grant comes to life in this
informative, humorous, and touching
portrayal. Meet the victorious General
whose strategy and tenacity won the
Civil War, the President who struggled
to rebuild his country after the war, and
the husband and father whose final efforts
were devoted to the financial support of his
wife and family.
"A riveting performance that captures the essence of Ulysses S. Grant. Well scripted and perfectly delivered."
Greg Wolk, Missouri's Civil War Heritage Foundation, St. Louis, Missouri
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". . .(I)t was the most engaging program we have ever hosted at the Kirkendall Public Library. It was beyond a performance, as Peter Grady became Grant and shared history and personal stories with a range of emotions reflective of the stories he told. The research was evident, replete with a passion for the subject. The lessons learned from this period of American history are timeless and Grady's selection of incidents from Grant's life were spot-on, giving the back story for current events. I highly recommend this program." Joy King, Kirkendall Public Library, Ankeny, Iowa
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Photo: Jay Grammond
About Pete Grady
Grady has been part of the Marshalltown Community Theatre since 2005. He has appeared in numerous productions, including The 39 Steps, Almost Maine, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Working. He has directed several shows, including Doubt, The Bald Soprano, The Mock Doctor, and The Little Theater's Production of 'Hamlet'. Grady also appeared in the Marshalltown Orpheum production of Foxfire. He and his wife Jeannine have four children, all of whom have been part of Marshalltown Community Theatre productions.