Eastbound Theatre’s Plays in Development

“WORDS FROM THE FRONT”

Written by Nancy A. Herman & Lynda Sorensen

Directed by Nancy A. Herman

Words from the Front premiered on November 13, 2022
at the Milford Arts Council MAC Stage.

Since the premiere the show has been performed at the following venues:

  • Milford Public Library

  • Darien Public Library

  • Case Memorial Library in Orange, CT

  • Unitarian Society of New Haven in Hamden, CT

  • Booth Memorial Library in Newtown, CT

  • MAC Downtown Milford, November 19

  • Blackstone Library in Branford, CT March 2, 2024

  • Powerhouse Theater, New Canaan, CT March 9/10 2024

  • StoneRidge Community, Mystic CT April 27 at 3 p.m.

  • Unitarian Universalist Church - Stamford, CT May 17

Impact

Donations have amounted to more than $10,000 to UNICEF Relief Fund for Ukrainian Children.

Synopsis
Words from the Front is a unique presentation. It began to take shape at the very beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, and is based on a collection of actual text messages, Facebook posts and emails that have been exchanged in real time. In Words from the Front, Russians give voice to their fears and their hopes, and a Ukrainian soldier, defending his country, conveys an irrepressible optimism in spite of the tragedies unfolding day by day.

Original Cast (note cast members may change at each venue played)

Andrei – Brodey Ott
Ivan – CJ Nolan
Anya – Leslie Jones
Dmitri – Kevin Pelkey
Alexei -Matt Simmons

Lynda-Lynda Sorensen
Nancy – Nancy A. Herman
Serik – Ethan Sachs
Olga – Jacquie Carlsen
Sergei – Richard Warren
Olivia – Andrea Bullard


Recent Testimonials

The script was brilliant, the performances were exceptional, and the multimedia components tied everything together beautifully. You’ve created something truly special.  – Rebecca H.

Today’s performance was so powerful.  – Holly J.

Thank you for the play! That was incredibly great performance! (sic) We were shaken.  We were crying, laughing, and again crying……You and your actors touched our souls and filled our hearts with understanding….Thank you for all you have done! - Ian and Veronika L, Ukrainian couple

Really amazing performance.  Very moving. If the goal of the piece is to get people talking and thinking and connected and WORRIED about what is cooking right beneath our own bottoms, in this country, too, then it succeeded. Completely succeeded. - Melissa S.

The reading is a work in progress (as is the war) and has been performed 3 times so far, to standing ovations and high acclaim.  – Randye K. 

Thank you for bringing this to us.  At times I could barely breathe. – Jeanne J.

I’m so glad that I attended your presentation. It was so emotional for me!  By relaying the experiences of your friends and family in Russia and Ukraine you gave us an understanding of what they are confronting.  Your communication with them encompassed such compassion and love.  – Val S. 

A truly thought-provoking evening….   – Pam S

I love the message of wishes for love and peace by Russians and Ukrainians for each other.  It’s a powerful piece.  – Sue H.

It was wonderful!  - Wendy G.