Hi Liz,
If you'd like to take a look at Studs Terkel's THE GOOD WAR (Stories from the Greatest Generation), email licensing@theatricalrights.com, for a complimentary perusal script, Studs Terkel's THE GOOD WAR.
The authors had fathers whose lives were irrevocably changed by being soldiers during World War II. David Bell had long held a fascination for STUDS TERKEL'S ORAL HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II, and brought the project to his long-time collaborator and friend, Craig Carnelia. Craig, who had helped develop WORKING from another brilliant piece of journalism by Studs, jumped at the opportunity.
Although the script was written for eight men and one woman, a few schools have done the show with an all female cast.
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Jim Hoare
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-18-2015 18:13
From: Elizabeth Kott
Subject: Suggestions for Military/Veteran Themed Pieces for Veteran's Day Performance
Hi all!
The mayor of the town where I teach has reached out to our program and asked us to prepare pieces for inclusion in a 30 minute tribute performance to be performed on Veteran's Day. Fortunately, this date comes after our first Showcase performance (we have three a year; each class prepares a piece to be presented as a polished, finished piece in what winds up being an hour long performance) so I can essentially prep something for Showcase and then use it again - which is what I'd actually prefer to do. I'd love suggestions for Musical Theatre pieces that aren't too difficult that could be used with 9th graders, mostly girls, as well as shorter scenes for more advanced junior and senior actors. (I'm having a feeling that "Streamers" isn't going to fly!).
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Elizabeth Kott
Port Washington NY
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