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'The Women of ...' a letter from the audience.

Posted by holmstrom

Posted: February 28, 2009 - 10:23 pm

This was posted by an audience member who has seen the show at UAA. Ticket information is at the end of this post.

Hi David,

I am suppose to be downtown to meet a friend in ten minutes so this will be
quick.

I loved your production of "The Women of..." It was an evening of very
powerful theatre with so many components: a great set, lighting, sound,
heart rending real stories, dance, ritual, wonderful acting... all
integrating the complexity and tragedy of war.

I was accompanied by two friends. This morning we started our morning coffee
conversation remembering parts of the play that we wanted to emphasize and
share with each other. My friend had served in Viet Nam and was impressed
with the segment at the end where Liz tells the young soldier that she does
not hate him.

During the run up to the war in Iraq, I was heavily involved with Alaskan
for Peace and Justice. Along with many thousands and millions world wide, we
tried to stop this country from going to war. In fact we tried to include a
contingency in the Fur Rendezvous parade that was sponsored by Alaskans for
Peace and Justice and were originally approved and then denied
participation the day before the parade. The event was front page of the
paper the next day. It is so sad that peace can become such polarizing
issue.

I mention this incident because, you as writers, actors, told stories that
explained the competing forces that are parts of the human psyche that are
deeply affected by the devestation of war. And more importantly you did it
in a way that was not embarrassingly preachy.

I could go on and identify all the superb components in your production but
I will end with my heart-felt praise for a great evening of theatre at its
best. You can all be proud of the wonderful performance I witnessed. Good
theater is always a delicate collaborative experience. All of you were
working with a great team and I do know how much work it entailed.

Great theatre often sheds a little light and understanding on life. The
story of war continues in Afghanistan with 17,000 new troops, the simmering
conflict in Gaza and genocide in Darfur.

Relevent?: yes,
Powerful?: yes
Meaningful?: yes
Will we ever learn?....

All I can say is thanks again!

Ticket Prices
Friday/Saturday 8 pm Shows Sunday 3 pm Shows
General Admission $13.00 General Admission $10.00
Reserved Seating $18.00 Reserved Seating $13.00

Discounts for students, seniors, military, and groups of 15+ are
available.
Call the UAA Theatre Box Office at 786-4849 for more information.

'The Women of ...' a letter from the audience.

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