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Decision Height

A story about friendship and the complex though essential role of women in wartime.

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama
  • 90 minutes

  • Time Period: 1940s / WWII
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
  • Cautions: Mild Adult Themes

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre

  • Accolades:
  • Winner! Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival New Play Award (2013)
From the winner of the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival comes this story about friendship and the complex though essential role of women in wartime. Virginia Hascall has left her home and fiancé to become a Women Airforce Service Pilot, doing her part to help defeat the Axis powers in World War II. Through triumph and tragedy, Virginia and her sisters in flight suits learn as much about themselves as they do about airplanes. As the war rages over there, the women form a sisterhood that cannot be broken, and Virginia must make a decision that will change her life forever. With a cast of nine vibrant female characters, Decision Height offers a look into an under-recognized subset of American heroes. 
REVIEWS:

"A well-constructed and well-respected play... beautifully written... It is a must-see for fans of American history, women’s history, and just overall great theater."

Triangle Arts & Entertainment

"Celebrates the depth of friendship and camaraderie."

Dan Smith, fromtheeditr

"Decision Height tells a story that needs to be heard... These spirited, lovable characters captivate the stage and tell the story of a time in which women took to the battlefield in hopes of defeating the Nazi regime."

The Times-News (Burlington, NC)

Premiere Production: Decision Height was produced by Hollins University and the Hollins Playwright's Lab and premiered on the Mill Mountain Theatre's Trinkle Stage in Roanoke, VA. The production, under the direction of Ernest Zulia, opened on January 24, 2014.

Characters

  • Casting: 9F
  • Casting Attributes: All Female

  • VIRGINIA HASCALL – Early 20s. The empathetic observer.
    EDITH "EDDIE" HARKNELL – Mid 20s. The blunt and quick witted "hot pilot."
    NORMA JEAN HARRIS – Late 20s. The confident teacher.
    ROSALIE HARTSON – Late teens/early 20s. The brave dreamer.
    ALICE HAWKINS – Late 20s. The cool intellect.
    CAROL HENDERSON – Late teens/early 20s. The brazen and earnest runt of the litter.
    MRS. DEATON – Late 30's/early 40s. The government-employed den mother.
    ZIGGIE LEWIS – Early to mid 40s. A rare woman indeed.
    MILDRED SIMMONS – Late 20s. A woman of few loyalties.

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