There was a man among us who shaped his time, a giant who will forever hold us in thrall. He was born on an island, Corsica, and died well before his time, slowly poisoned on another island, St. Helena. Madame Mère, the Legend of Napoleon is a musical which depicts his life, from his birth to his death. Madame Mère was his mother and through her eyes we see the story unfold. The creator of this work was inspired by Dr. Ben Weider's book The Murder of Napoleon.

The creative team for Madame Mère is David Chimay, the author of the concept, the libretto, and the lyrics. Richard Fortin is the composer and arranger of the music. Dr. Edward Roberts is a co-producer and holds two doctorates, one in science and one in law and is a lifelong student of theatre and the arts. The other co-producer is Jeffrey Nelson who also is the production designer.

We need your support today to bring this great story of Napoleon to the public. We need investors and also contributors. Investors will own an interest in the ultimate success of the play, which we hope and intend to bring to the stage throughout the English and French speaking worlds. Contributors of smaller amounts at this particularly crucial time in our production will make it possible for us to present a workshop production of Madame Mère to potential backers.

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For any contribution of $125.00 or more, you will receive an Audio CD of ten songs from the musical.

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We would like to thank the International Napoleonic Society for giving us access to these websites in order to seek your help and advance our mutual goal of keeping the name of Napoleon associated with the benefits and progressive institutions he left behind.

Richard Fortin is an acomplished composer, arranger and producer whose work encompasses a broad spectrum of musical production that includes television, films and studio recordings.

Dr. Edward Roberts, has a double doctorate in Chemistry & Law – from his early years he has been supportive of Theatrical Arts and a sponsor of many programs.

Jeffrey Nelson, Artist, Designer, working for Neiman Marcus and Creeds in Canada, he also directed Special Olympics Gala - "Going for Gold".