Your play The American Soldier was able to immediately capture us, captivate us, and meaningfully change the perception of what the experience of war truly is.

You were adept at depicting place, time, sights, sounds, smells, and a sense immediacy of the soldiers lives.  Most importantly, you helped us feel the simultaneous juxtaposition of both the pure and gritty - the raw and sober emotion war brings out, exposing almost continuously in those affected.  

It is, at times, demanding to watch and challenging to hear their words echoed back across time.  I had quite a few people come up to me, and remark how much they enjoyed the program and how incredibly moving it was. 

Know that each time you perform Douglas, you're touching people in ways they weren't expecting.  And for those who had an idea what to expect, you’re touching them as well.

Thank you!

David Zapsky Veteran, USAF