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(Note: Stuffed inside the playbill handed out at each performance is a 3x5 Comment Card that asks for basic demographic info, along with a request to flip the card over and jot down any comments that one might have about the play. The following are samplings from those cards.) "Superb acting talent. Thanks so much for coming to Greely." -- 46 male DOD, Ft. Greely, AK "At intermission I was trying to develop my thoughts on the show, but sat rather quiet and stunned at the impact of the play. The climax was tremendously rewarding emotionally. I wonder why this is saved only for military installations. We have millions of war veterans who do not have access to military bases (or not within driving distance) who would love to see such a tribute. A tremendous play! Fantastic music!!" -- 30, female family member, Vandenberg AFB, CA "I was really curious just how only two folks would pull this play, this presentation off successfully; but they have, they did. It's fantastic. Many, many, many emotions were released. Thanx." -- Over 40, female family member, Ft. Knox, KY "The letters were great, the feelings and emotions came through from start to finish. I do not recall a play which has touched me as deeply as this one. It got at the core of who we are and our role in DOD and life. Thank you!" -- 31, female DOD, Hanscom AFB, Boston "Exceptionally moving experience!" -- 42, female family member, Langley AFB, VA "Wonderful! I am not an American citizen but you made me wish I was! I'm proud to have my husband in the service!" -- 20, female family member, Naval Station Norfolk, VA "Michelle and Neal -- you guys put on a hell of a show! You both graced the stage and brought to life two distinct, heartwarming characters! And that's what this play was -- heartwarming!" -- 27, female family member, Ft. Drum, NY "I've seen this play several times and it just gets better! Michelle Rosen and Neal Matthews really work well together. They have a real spark of life and enthusiasm to bring to the stage!" -- 52, female family member, Robins AFB, GA "I loved the readings of the letters, and I liked how the story described how the play was created in the first place! My husband served in Saudi/Desert Storm and I am anxious to go home and re-read leters he wrote to us while he was there. Thanks!" -- 38, female family member, Peterson AFB, CO "We saw this at Ft. Polk, LA a couple of years ago. We felt it was definitely worth seeing again! Great job! -- 30, female family member, Ft. Campbell, KY "Wonderful acting. The closeness between them was felt in the audience. The warm moments when they danced and kissed were so real. The sad times were so well done I cried. It was an excellent play with very talented actors." -- 33, female family member, Aviano AB, Italy "I loved the subject. I liked the way that the seriousness was lightened by the humor. Both actors did a great job of portraying their characters. Last, I appreciate the fact that cast and crew were willing to take to the long road to bring this show here." -- 44, female DOD teacher, NSA Gaeta, Italy. "The acting was terrific and very professional. The message was moving and very real as I spent a year writing a daily letter to my husband in Vietnam 1969-70. Being a mother of two and a teacher for 30 years, I could feel all the pain and joy of each letter. The play was superb." -- 53, female DOD teacher, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, Italy "The reality of it all was well represented. The dramatization put so much truth and realization into action and did bring forth tears and laughter. Thank you for the depth you presented and the reminder of how dear and precious each moment we have!" -- 39, female family member, NS Rota, Spain. "I loved it from the tears to the joy to the anger to the pain and through all other trails taken through the heart. Enrichingly poignant and soulfully colored. A deep reaching and moving performance by truly gifted actors." -- 16, female family member, Ft. Gordon, GA "Says much of what I would tell my 20 year old Marine if he could listen and I could express." -- 48, mother, Ft. Lee, VA "Excellent writing. Very moving, emotional. First rate production. Direction well paced. Broadway quality. Acting was superb. Della Cole and Neal Matthews were wonderful - both humorous and touching portrayals. I'd give them both Tony awards." -- 45, male, civilian, Ft. Monmouth, NJ "The play was an excellent expression of what America stands for. The ultimate sacrifice of one's life is such an unselfish act of courage. This play has really hit home. My great grandfather fought in the Civil War for the South. My father fought in WWII and the Korean conflict. And my husband is now deployed in Kuwait. Thank you for the great performance!" -- 41, female family member, Ft. Hood, TX "The combination of comedy and drama when dealing with these letters is true to life in the sense that when you have someone close to you serving in a combat area, you laugh so you don't cry all the time." -- 44, female, spouse, Ft. Sill, OK "The excellent combination of fine acting, excellent story line with a super finale! Thanks." -- 69, female family member, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO The entire play took me on an emotional rollercoaster. The message of war-torn life and family separation really hit home (my dad is in the Air Force). I also enjoyed the range of tones in the letters. Very powerful show. Keep up the excellent work!!" -- 16, female family member, Heidelberg, Germany "The show was wonderful. Although you should pass out Kleenex with the program. The actors really brought the show alive. I wish I had thought to bring a friend. Thanks to General Mills and the Commissary." 31, female family member, Sheppard AFB, TX "For those who have 'Been there, done that' this is the play to see. Thanks!" 54, female family member, F.E. Warren AFB, WY "As a spouse of an active duty member from Desert Storm and a mother of an 18 year old boy, and granddaughter of a WWI vet (with letters and shaving kit) I loved it and appreciate everything put into this play." 42, female family member, NAS Whidby Island, WA "Great performances. Realistic emotions. A real asset to today's void of meaningful events." 59, female family member, NSB Bangor, WA "If only the power of love could overcome the love of power then maybe there would be peace. The message of the play is how much everyone needs to connect with everyone." 58, female family member, MCAS Miramar, CA "Thanks for bringing to a point of honor the feelings felt by all of us who have 'lived and died' in their shoes. Three wars makes one appreciate what you two (and staff) are doing. God's speed -- keep up the good work!" 79, female family member, Travis AFB, CA "Loved the show, especially when Johnny read the letter to Katharine from her deceased husband. It was very deep and impacted me to the core. Yes, I cried and laughed. I enjoyed it tremendously. Thanks." 31, female family member, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO "You could really feel the emotions behind the letters. Very well put together. It made me even start to cry! The actors were superb. Thanks for bringing it here. I'd watch it again and again." 28, female family member, Ft Campbell, KY |
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