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​A PIECE OF MY HEART

A powerful tribute to American women in Vietnam​

February 6 - 22, 2022

By Shirley Lauro
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A Piece of My Heart is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com 

Directed by Janet Rust
Witness the truth-inspired stories of six courageous women in the Vietnam War. Their journeys unfold with raw emotional power--from enlisting, to the adrenaline-charged chaos of war, to the quiet battles they face upon returning home. Meet Martha, Leeann, Sissy, Whitney, MaryJo, and Steele as they confront the heartbreak and urgency of the era. Once home in a divided America, where protests rage and support is scarce, the women wrestle with PTSD and shattered expectations. Their resilience becomes a powerful testament to strength and sisterhood. Fifty years after Vietnam, A Piece of My Heart is more than a play—it’s a tribute to those who served, and a powerful reminder of the enduring costs of war. 

Content advisory:
​Please know that this play includes descriptions of war, sexual assault, suicide, and pregnancy loss, and may not be suitable for all audiences.
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$32 Adult / $20 Student

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​at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2:30 pm 
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PHOTOS
Will be posted here once we open the show.
CAST
Leeann / Maleia Gruber
Martha / Jodi Arend
MaryJo / Chrisi Morrison
Sissy / Quinn Branstetter
Steele / Rachel Lewman
Whitney / Kaycee Taylor
Man 1 / Dan Kupsick
Man 2 / Clarence "Clancy" Miller
PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Janet Rust
Assistant Director / Seth Bailey
Stage Manager / Bil Morrill
Set Design / Tony Rust
Costume Design / Chris Carter
Props / Mark Allen
Lighting Design / Amanda Ferguson
Sound Design / Jeffery Egbert

Rest of production crew to be announced later
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