See it if you want to learn about the role of the many unsung heroines of the Viet Nam War; want to see a dramatic story with some very intense scenes
Don't see it if details of the Viet Nam War will bother you, don't want an intense drama which might bring a tear to your eye Read more
See it if You want to see an amazing performance by some fantastic actors. You want to hear about women who served in Vietnam
Don't see it if You want a light and fluffy performance. You are not interested in hearing about women who served in Vietnam and their challenges. Read more
See it if You have an interest in the Vietnam war, specifically the role women played. You like plays about real stories. Very powerful and emotional.
Don't see it if You want something light hearted and fun. This is dark and intense, about war.
See it if You're up for a riveting, touching & intense evening of bravura performances from an amazing female ensemble (plus 1 male) superbly directed
Don't see it if Sharp, real & raw honesty onstage is too disturbing, or if opinions of 'Nam and/or women—in life, in war—are set in stone. By all means, go. Read more
See it if If you like really excellent acting, intense and truthful story, thoughtful look at awful period in our history.
Don't see it if doesn't match your mood that night. Read more
See it if Powerful, eye-opening, visceral experience of service women both during and after the war. The audience was in tears.
Don't see it if You are not interested in intense war stories, and their lifelong human impacts.
See it if you appreciate strong drama with personal stories & political issues;women's war stories with actors as multiple characters;creative staging
Don't see it if you're looking for a light / comedic play; you're not a fan of plays with political messages
See it if You want to recognize and understand the roles women played in the Vietnam War. It was poignant, based on true stories and a MUST SEE!!!
Don't see it if You don't want to see an intense, emotionally troubling story. This is NOT light entertainment but sheds light on a different angle of war.
"The actresses inhabit their roles effortlessly, each a portrait of unique experience from very different social backgrounds...Graham’s direction deftly combines nuance with attack, wrestling with tough material from a deeply personal perspective. This play throws you back in your seat. It is intense...As the characters trace a dizzying path across stage in the steady build of the action, you feel the war...'A Piece of My Heart' is a cathartic and deeply moving piece of writing."
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“What's remarkable about this production is how immediately urgent it feels, how presently now each moment is…Graham conducts this symphony of the unsung women with grace and subtlety…‘A Piece of My Heart’ isn't an easy play to watch - but it is an essential play to witness. When an ensemble works together so well, shares the space so generously, and moves and speaks with full trust of the support of every player, it's quite beautiful to watch.”
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