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  • Not Too Far Distant

    The Golden Husk 129 S 16th St,, Ord, NE, United States

    A new play by Becky Boesen, commissioned by History Nebraska, inspired by the life of Clarence Williams “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did…” A young man from the midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What […]

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  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Red Cloud

    Red Cloud Opera House 413 N. Webster St., Red Cloud, NE, United States

    “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did. ...” A young man from the Midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters there challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when […]

    Free – $30
  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Valentine

    Not Too Far Distant – Valentine
    Valentine High School Auditorium North Green Street, Valentine, Nebraska, United States

    “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did. …” A young man from the Midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters there challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when […]

  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Valentine

    Not Too Far Distant – Valentine
    Valentine High School Auditorium North Green Street, Valentine, Nebraska, United States

    “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did. …” A young man from the Midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters there challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when […]

  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Fremont

    Not Too Far Distant – Fremont
    Fremont Opera House North Broad Street, Fremont, Nebraska, United States

    Not Too Far Distant tells the story of a young man from Nebraska who is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters there challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when a new generation takes a journey through time to experience World War […]

    Free – $15
  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Fremont

    Not Too Far Distant – Fremont
    Fremont Opera House North Broad Street, Fremont, Nebraska, United States

    Not Too Far Distant tells the story of a young man from Nebraska who is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters there challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when a new generation takes a journey through time to experience World War […]

    Free – $15
  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Nebraska City

    Nebraska City Veteran's Memorial Building 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE, United States

    “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did. …” A young man from the Midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams encounters there challenges and changes humanity forever. History touches the present when […]

  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Sidney (SCHOOL AUDIENCE ONLY)

    Sidney High School Performing Arts Center 19th Avenue, Sidney, Nebraska, United States

    Seven performers bring the life of a young man from the Midwest sent to WWII to the stage. They depict the challenges of war as the past touches the present and a new generation takes this journey through time. Larry Nelson, Col. (retired), US Army, will display military uniforms and other items from World War […]

  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Sidney

    Sidney High School Performing Arts Center 19th Avenue, Sidney, Nebraska, United States

    Seven performers bring the life of a young man from the Midwest sent to WWII to the stage. They depict the challenges of war as the past touches the present and a new generation takes this journey through time. Larry Nelson, Col. (retired), US Army, will display military uniforms and other items from World War […]

    Free – $15
  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Alliance

    Alliance High School Performing Arts Center Box Butte Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, United States

    A young man from Nebraska is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. Not Too Far Distant is a theatre event inspired by the real letters of Nebraska Staff Sergeant Clarence Williams, a member of the 42nd Infantry during WWII who helped liberate the Dachan concentration camp. Tickets available at […]

    $5 – $10

  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – Arnold

    Arnold Public School 405 N. Haskell, Arnold, NE, United States

    In conjunction with educational events for local students and a Veteran's Day program at 9:30 a.m. on November 11th, the play "Not Too Far Distant" will be presented at 6 p.m. on November 10 at Arnold Public Schools, with Blixt Foundation staff and local veterans hosting an open house prior to and following the Monday […]

  • Four stage-lit people in military uniforms appear to march forward in a loose group. An illustration of barbed wire runs along the bottom on the image.

    Not Too Far Distant – York

    Bartholomew Performing Arts Center 1098 E 10th St, York, NE

    The play “Not Too Far Distant” by Becky Boesen will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on March 3 at the York University Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. Free will donation for tickets. “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did. …” A young man from the […]

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