Elm Street Celebrates Women Airforce Service Pilots

From the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village is proud to present the Southeast Premiere of the award-winning play, Decision Height by Meredith Dayna Levy, March 2-11, at the City Center Auditorium, 8534 Main St., Woodstock, Georgia.

Winner of the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Decision Height is a story about friendship and the complex yet essential role of women in wartime. Virginia Hascall leaves her home and fiancée to become a WASP and do her part to help defeat the Axis powers in WWII. Through triumph and tragedy, she and her sisters in flight suits learn as much about themselves as they do about piloting. As the war rages, the women form a sisterhood that cannot be broken; and Virginia faces a decision that will change her life forever. Decision Height offers a look into an underrecognized subset of American heroes and adds herstory to history.

“This is a special play,” says Director Nicole B. Adkins, “Uplifting and galvanizing, but also timely. Meredith Dayna Levy captures the indomitable spirits of these women, the hardships, inequities and dangers they faced, as well as the strength of their bond. Through these spirited and determined women she manages not only to honor the past, but to speak to women today. Military personnel currently serving, veterans, and people of all ages and backgrounds will find points of connection. I believe they will see themselves in these characters, and be inspired by their courage and grit.”

In addition to regular performance times, Elm Street will be offering a variety of Community Engagement activities surrounding this production. Discounted Military Tickets will be offered at box office with proper I.D. Audience Talkbacks will take place at certain performance, a pre-show dinner package and military meet and greet will also be available.

Decision Height is a soaring exploration of friendship, valor, personal sacrifice, and learning to trust one’s own strength.

To find out more information or purchase tickets, visit Elm Street’s website at www.elmstreetarts.org

Performances March 2-11 - Friday & Saturday @ 7:30 p.m., Sunday @ 2 p.m.

Photos courtesy of the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village