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Laurette as Liz Gray,
wife of Lt. Col. Robert Gray. Liz does her part to
entertain the troops at the local USO
Canteen. Her husband took part
in the Doolittle Raid, |
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In Reflections: Letters from World War II,
Laurette portrays Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Gray, the wife of one of the men who took
part in the Doolittle Raid, Liz shares reminiscences of daily
life in during the war (rationing, working as a “Rosie the Riveter” hammering
shut crates of ammunition at the local "Powder Plant,” buying war bonds
and war stamps, and learning to "do with what you have or do
without"). Liz helped start the local USO
Canteen in her small town and remembers when the Pastor of the Liz kept a diary of her daily
experiences to share with son Bobby when he was old enough to
understand. There's laughter and tears as Liz brings us back in time
and shares letters from her husband Lt. Col. Robert Gray who flew
"Whiskey Pete," the B-25 Mitchell bomber named for the horse he had
as a boy in Laurette brings several military
uniforms and 1940s outfits for volunteers from the audience to come up and
learn to "boogie-woogie" like they did at the USO canteen!
It's a fun, nostalgic and informative program. Jo Ellen Clow with the Thank you for a great
evening, Laurette. You always do such a professional job! I am so
pleased that you were part of " "Laurette Willis
has a way of making history come alive. Reflections is a great theater
piece about a woman who lived during the time of World War II.
Elizabeth Gray shares her memories of days gone by and helps those of us who
were not there see how America rallied together to support the young men and
women who committed their lives to defend and serve our nation. She
also brings in the personal side of a woman who misses her husband and how
she contributes to the war effort through rationing, working as a "Rosie
the Riveter," serving at the local USO (great singing of "Boogie
Woogie Bugle Boy!") and documenting her story for her young son.
It entertained and enlightened all who attended the show. Reflections
starring Laurette Willis was so realistically presented that it caused
the audience to wonder if she really is Elizabeth Gray!" Reflections is a perfect choice for Veteran’s
Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day – and today!
Especially meaningful for students – brings history to life – and for
senior citizens (showing that yes, we remember and appreciate their sacrifices
and the freedoms we cherish today). One-Woman Shows: Laurette’s
original one-woman shows and seminars are available for matching funds from the Oklahoma
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