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WELCOME HOME
Small Cast Play for Schools, Theatres

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS WINNER

Welcome Home is the deeply moving story of a boy and his Vietnam veteran father.

Small Cast One Act Plays for Children - Welcome Home

Vietnam War Plays - Welcome Home

After years of emotional separation, can the two find understanding in their relationship? Can any family really understand...

 

 

 

...his memories?

One Act Plays for Schools - Welcome Home

When they visit the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC together, their experience brings them closer and allows them to accept the reality of the war: the tragedy and guilt of the past and the great hope for the future.

"Welcome Home perfectly captures the essence of this country's mood during the 60s."
Vietnam Veteran, Thomas Hayes

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"Welcome Home was extraordinary. Our students were involved, it led to much discussion afterward."
Amelia Middle School, Cincinnati, Ohio, ArtReach Production

Welcome Home, a one act play for young audiences, has been performed by many kinds of organizations:

  • At Hobart & William Smith College, Pat Collins' drama class did a play reading and invited Vietnam veterans to attend.

  • The play brought veterans and young people together and stimulated extraordinary discussion.

  • Findlay Arts Council performed the play in conjunction with the "Moving Wall", the traveling exhibit of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.

  • ArtReach Touring Theatre performed Welcome Home for every Junior High school in the state of North Carolina, to rave reviews from the Board of Education.

  • Rolling Thunder Inc, Ohio Chapter Youngstown is scheduled to produce the play for their community.

"I completely love Welcome Home. You've created a beautiful portrayal of character development and wonderful use of language. Again, thank you so much for allowing us to use your play. It truly does mean a lot to us, and I can not stress how much I appreciate your work."
Adrian Padilla, Wesley Chapel, FL


Production Information

Audience

Middle Schools, High Schools, Parents, Teachers, Families, Community

Cast

3 - 2m, 1f, larger cast possible

  Time

About 50 minutes

Royalty

Royalty & Performance License Required (Details)

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WELCOME HOME
Small Cast Play for Schools, Theatres

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ArtReach Children's Theatre Plays
Great Play Scripts & Musicals for Kids!