Piece of My Heart, A

Piece of My Heart, A
by Shirley Lauro

Piece of My Heart, A
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Author: Shirley Lauro
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2011-02-22
ISBN: 0573693331
Number of pages: 138
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.

Book Reviews of Piece of My Heart, A

Book Review: Wonderfully Heartwrenching
Summary: 5 Stars

My school recently did this play for a musical. We normally only do two a year, but my theatre teacher felt the need to pu tthis one up. It is extremely appropriate for times such as we are facing with Iraq. As the description states, this play focuses on the life of six women. A male actor is used to portray all the male parts, for he represents evey man. This play brings to reality what women went through in during the Vietnam war. As nurses, some were tricked into joining or were told falsehoods and soon found themselves on their way to Vietnam against there greater desires. The realities of working as a nurse in a war zone, of being "just" a female in the male dominated military, and if being an entertainer in Vietnam without any protection from the army at all is brought to light. Also, the disrespect, the ignorance, and the hatred, the misunderstandings that some many vets from the Vietname War had to face is also shown. It is captivating enough on the page, though the literature is nothing revolutionary. When one sees it performed on stage with a cast we has taken this play to heart and made it there own coupled with excellent lighting and sound, the play becomes surreal, a sort of living nightmare brought to life. It also becomes a tale of human resilience , courage, and comradeship, presenting the best and worst of human nature. To quote a line from the play, "Getting a little crazy....Wanting to go (home), not wanting to go...Such a brotherhood. Such a sister hood. Like no other time. No other place on earth." It is one of those plays that stays with you long after the curtain has fallen.

Summary of Piece of My Heart, A

Full Length, Drama

Characters: 1 male, 6 female

Unit set

This is a powerful, true drama of six women who went to Viet Nam five nurses and a country western singer booked by an unscrupulous agent to entertain the troops. The play portrays each young woman before, during, and after her tour in the war torn jungle and ends as each leaves a personal token at The Wall in Washington.

A Piece of My Heart premiered in New York at Manhattan Theatre Club, and now has enjoyed over 1000 productions here and abroad. It has recently been named "The most enduring play on Vietnam in the nation," by The Vietnam Vets Association.

"There have been a number of plays dealing with Viet Nam, but none with the direct, emotional impact of Ms. Lauro's work."-N.Y. Times

"Brought [the audience] to tears... and a standing ovation."-Variety

"A riveting, rending dramatic experience."-Louisville Courier Journal

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