MarthaShuresa Kair
LeeannKristen Garcia
WhitneyAbby Phelps
SissyChelsea Pearson
MaryJoAlyssa Boesche
SteeleSarah Coulson
Head NurseSarah Roemer
NurseLaura Bosiljevac
Friend/Bien/NurseClaudia Jaimes
Lady Officer/DoctorJodie Hollern
Jane/Danielle/NurseAshley Glover
Mother/Doctor/NurseLindsey McDaniel
HankAaron Wyatt
RoryPhilip Nims
BillDelano Mendoza
BruceAdam Helmer

Stage ManagerMarah Carney
Light Board OperatorJoel Christiansen
Light CrewShawn Mason, Ben Reilly
Sound Board OperatorKate Haberkorn
Construction CrewBlock 8 Stagecraft class, Nate Weaver,
Ben Reilly, Shawn Mason,
Gerri Sprecker, Ethan Rice,
Stephanie Johnson, Samantha Dugaard

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I first heard about "A Piece of My Heart" about two years ago, but for some reason I never found the time to read it or see it until this past summer, when seven of my students and I had the opportunity to attend the International Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Neb. We were lucky enough to see a production of "A Piece of My Heart" produced by a Kansas school, and I can honestly say that I have never been more moved by a theatrical production. I think I can say the same for my students. When the show was over, all seven of them turned to me and said "We have to do this whow." From that moment on, this production has been a labor of love.

I strongly feel, and try to instill in my students, that the art of theatre has two main purposes - entertainment and education. This show is the latter. My students have not only learned about the true horrors that made up Vietnam, but they have learned so much about themselves. They have also been given the opportunity to meet and befriend several TRUE American heroes that live right here in their community. They have learned that theatre can be used to give back to those that deserve so much.

The true magic of theatre, and particularly this show, is how timely it can be. Whether it is Vietnam or Irag, this show teacher all of us, despite our view on war, that we must never forget ALL of those brave men and women who gave a piece of their heart so that we may enjoy our liberty and freedom. We thank those who gave some and remember those that gave all.

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