A Piece of My Heart

This is a powerful, true drama of six women who went to Vietnam: five nurses and a country western singer booked by an unscrupulous agent to entertain the troops. The play portrays each young woman before, during, and after her tour in the war-torn nation and ends as each leaves a personal token at the memorial wall in Washington. Content Advisory A Piece of My Heart by Shirley Lauro is generally recommended for audiences 14 and older (high school age and up). The play features mature, heavy historical themes and is widely noted as not suitable for young children The drama, which focuses on the experiences of six women during the Vietnam War, contains several significant content warnings: Mature Themes: Depicts war trauma, PTSD, thoughts of suicide, and pregnancy loss. Violence & Assault: Contains scenes referencing sexual assault, combat effects (gunshots, explosions), and flashing lights. Language & Substance Use: Features strong language, including racial slurs, as well as brief depictions of alcohol and drug use