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Schedule of Up Coming Events and Performance History

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 24, 2010: 6:30 p.m.

Marian J. Mohr

Memorial Library

1 Memorial Ave.

Johnston, RI 02919

 

For Information

Call: 401 231-4980

 

April 29 & 30, 2011

Charles Cryer Theatre

39 High Street

Carshalton SM5 3BB, UK

 

 Information about this show and other shows planned for Great Britain will be posted as they are received.

May 21, 2010: 7 p.m.

Keene Public Library

60 Winter St.

Keene, NH 03431

 

For Information

Call: 603 352-0157

 

May 20, 2010: 7 p.m.

Samuel Pollard Memorial Library

401 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852-5907

 

 For Information

Call: 978 970-4120

 

 

 

     

  Ernie would write his dispatches at any convenient spot and time while covering the war.

   It was not unusual to see him writing in the shade of a tree if one was convenient.

  Soldiers were often amazed that Ernie could keep up with them despite him carrying his ever present typewriter.

 

Buy the One-Hour Audio CD

of

"Hi, I'm Ernie Pyle"

 

$5.00* for one CD

$7.50* for two CDs

Includes shipping and handling.

 

Send check or money order

made out to:

   Morrison Literary Productions

2647 Knightsbridge Rd. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

*One act, one hour presentation

of "Hi, I'm Ernie Pyle."

 

  

On February 2009 I visited Omaha beach and walked the same sand as Ernie Pyle did on June 7, 1944. Click here to see my recreation of Ernie's walk and description of the D-Day Invasion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What People Are Saying About "Hi, I'm Ernie Pyle"

 

Exceptional presentation! Thanks so much for your preparation and affection for the subject. It's historically informative. David and Dorothy Enslie Columbia, MO

Very well done. You captured the mood and emotions of the time. Donna Hoffman. Columbia, MO

Excellent tribute to honor his humanity and what he did to show the sacrifice of all those that gave their lives in World War II. Steve Smith, Orlando, FL.

Great one-act play performance. Kept my attention-made me feel like I was actually there. (Patron of Morton Township Library)

Exceptional program! this is a wonderful tribute to our veterans and Gary did an outstanding job portraying Ernie Pyle. (Patron of Morton Township Library)

The work you do; your entire presentation is an honorable, grand tribute to a generation of U.S. military personnel and folks at the "home front." Your work keeps E. Pyle's memory and writings alive. Semper Fidelis. George L. Potter. Wright WW II Museum, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

A terrific way to make history come alive. All of the younger generation needs to know Ernie Pyle;' vision of World War II. (Patron of Wright WW II Museum)

Wonderful performance. Better than TV or radio, the performance enabled you to "feel" the emotions and experiences of the front line soldier. John Zanchi. Wright WW II Museum, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

This was wonderful. Thank you so much and please come back. Sue and Paul, Wright WW II Museum, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

Excellent presntation. "Realistic" like you were there. Continue your good work. Edmund Brown. Lynn, Massachusetts.

What People are Saying About

"Hi, I'm Ernie Pyle"

   A very enjoyable morning due to the very interesting account of Mr. Pyle's life and his adventures. Expertly performed. J.V. Powell, Lynn, Massachusetts.

   A terrific way to make history come alive. The younger generation needs to know Ernie Pyle's vision of World War II.  Wright Museum,Wolfeborro, NH

   Excellent presentation. "Realistic," like you were there. Edmund and Pearl Brown, Lynn, Massachusetts

   The work that you do is an honorable, grand tribute to a generation of U.S. Military personnel and folks at the "lone front." Your work keeps E. Pyle's memory and writing alive. Wright Museum, Wolfeboro, NH

 This is better than TV or radio. The performance enable you to "feel" the emotions and experiences of the front line soldier. John Zanchi. Wright Museum. Wolfeboro, NH

Eaton Rapids Area Hist. Society

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

 

Algoma Historical Society

Rockford, Michigan

 

Hopkins Public Library

Hopkins, Michigan

 

Fenian's Irish Pub

Conklin, Michigan

 

Manchester City Library

Manchester, New Hampshire

 

Ferndale Public Library

Ferendale, Michigan

 

DAV Chapter 2                   

Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

Lane Memorial Library

Hampton, New Hampshire

 

Vigo County Public Library

Terra Haute, Indiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance History of "Hi, I'm Ernie Pyle"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forest Hills Senior Citizens

Ada, Michigan

 

Ionia Theater

Ionia, Michigan

 

Park Congregational Church

Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

Porter Hills Retirement Ctr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

Peabody Public Library

Columbia City, Indiana

 

Brighton District Library

Brighton, Michigan

 

The National D-Day Memorial

202 E. Main St.

Bedford, VA 25423

 

Morton Township Library

Mecosta, Michigan 49332

 

Ransom District Library

Plainwell, Michigan

 

Alpine Historical Society

Comstock Park, Michigan

 

Wealthy Street Theater

Grand Rapids,  Michigan

 

Cascade Township Library

Cascade, Michigan

 

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Arlington Heights, Illinois

 

Westminster Meadow

Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

Charlevoix Public Library

Charlevoix, Michigan

 

Canton Public Library

Canton, Michigan

 

Wright World War II Museum

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

 

Aurora Public Library

Aurora, Indiana

 

University of Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana

Annabell's Tavern             

Lubec, Maine

  

Otsego District Library

Otsego, Michigan

  

Niles District Library

Niles, Michigan

   

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

   

Gull Lake Community Schools

Richland, Michigan

 

Friends of East Tawas Library

East Tawas, Michigan

 

Howell Carnegie Library

Howell, Michigan

 

Freedom Village of Holland

Holland, Michigan

 

Lynn Public Library

Lynn, Massachusetts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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