September 2024
"Mr. President -
"It was a great honor to have you with us today.  I know our members were enthralled by your comments about our wonderful republic and your life.  I learned so much from your presence today."
"Lou,
You are so credible as James Madison!  Your knowledge and presentation were simply wonderful. We so enjoyed it!  Thank you for sharing with us.  I know you will be a highlight of our year.  We thank you!"
The Orlando Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

“The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America – Florida hired Lou Magill to portray President James
Madison for our 20th Annual Historical Actor Week in Jacksonville from January 21-24, 2025.  Mr. Madison was a huge success as he entertained over 1000 4th and 5th graders during three separate shows.  As part of the show students were asked, and eagerly agreed, to participate as historic characters in a reenactment of the Constitutional Convention and in the Battle of Bladensburg in the War of 1812.  Mr. Madison also performed for adults in two performances: one pertaining to his political life and the other on his relationship with his beloved wife Dolley.  Again, both of these shows were very well received and highly educational.  Mr. Magill has researched Mr. Madison well and portrays him with passion and finesse.  He added many clever touches to both his adult and student performances, was a pleasure to work with and comes highly recommended from our organization.”
Cyndy Reynolds, NSCDA-FL Chair, Historical Activities
   

Hi Miss Bettie,
 
Thank you, thank you and thank you!!  I am assuming you invited our speaker. If you didn’t, kudos to whoever did.  Our speaker, aka: President James Madison, was, in my opinion, one of the most engaging speakers I have heard at DAR. His presentation, his authentic impersonation of President Madison before and after his presidency, his spontaneous knowledge of the such interesting facts, many of which I had never known, was so natural it was as if he had actually lived during that period. If anyone speaks to him, please pass on my compliments.
 
Tonight was a delightful evening.
Member, William P Duval, Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution