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Ripple Effects

Posted by DCA Theater on February 27, 2009 in January-June 2009 Season, INCUBATOR Series: The Vet Art Project

by Lisa Rosenthal, Vet Art Project facilitator

Here are some interesting ripples in the Chicago Community caused by the Vet Art Project:

2 people were so inspired by the program they are now going to volunteer at their local VA

DCA Theater is now permanently offering a discount ticket price to all veterans

Many veterans are calling to participate in the next project

Many people are asking where they can see this performance because they’re sorry they missed it. (Sorry, this was a single night performance unless . . . anyone interested in remounting this?)

We now have a mailing list.

Do you know of a ripple effect? Please add it to the comments!

Here are some kind words of support we’ve received to date:

“Thank you so very much for letting us participate in this incredible program. You did a hell of a job many can be very proud of!”—Bob Curry, Vietnam Veteran, Founder dryhootch.org

“They were all moving, riveting, resounding, stirring, saddening, maddening. You have given us a great gift with your vision.”—Ilona Meagher, author of Moving a Nation to Care, ptsdcombat.blogspot.com

“I just wish there was another performance because I’ve been telling everyone about it, and I think there are so many people who need to see it. ”—Dawn Leader-Peloso, writer, DePaul graduate student

“What an amazing accomplishment and turn out. . . . I was so inspired that I called Jesse Brown VA Hospital and asked about volunteering.”—Jennifer Miller, writer, yoga instructor in training

“You did such a beautiful job on the Vet Art Project and performance. It was so moving to see the culmination of all your work on this journey. Sending you, the project’s artists, and most importantly the veterans, a sincere thank you for this amazing collaboration and sharing these vital, haunting, spirited stories with us.”—Cynthia Frahm, Development Director, Chicago Dramatists

“A fabulous and inspirational evening. It seems that what can be a somewhat touchy and cautious topic was opened up with dignity and grace. . . . I was deeply moved.”—Gail Adduci, OIF Veteran and Dance/Movement Therapist

“That was an AWESOME event last night. . . . A reminder that as individuals we can all make a difference. Well done!”—Diane J. Rakocy, writer, visual artist, and Vet Art Project artist participant

“It was an amazing experience to engage in community building with other artists who work in other media with a much, much larger purpose in mind.” Suellen Semekoski, adjunct faculty member, School of the Art Institute and Vet Art Project artist participant

“WOW that was so moving on Monday night. . . . Thank you for all the love you have shared!”—Kathleen Nesbitt, writer, writing coach, and Vet Art Project artist participant