Decision Height

by Meredith Dayna Cope-Levy

Virginia Hascall has left her home and fiancee to join the Women Airforce SErvice Pilots, and do her part to help defeat the Axis powers in the Second World War. Through triumph and tragedy, she and her sisters in flight suits learn as much about themselves as they do about airplanes. AS the war rages over there, the women form a sisterhood that cannot be broken, and Virginia must make a decision that will...

Virginia Hascall has left her home and fiancee to join the Women Airforce SErvice Pilots, and do her part to help defeat the Axis powers in the Second World War. Through triumph and tragedy, she and her sisters in flight suits learn as much about themselves as they do about airplanes. AS the war rages over there, the women form a sisterhood that cannot be broken, and Virginia must make a decision that will change her life forever. With a vibrant all-female cast, Decision Height offers a look into an under-recognized subset of American heroes and revises history into HERstory.

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Decision Height

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  • Katie Coleman: Decision Height by Meredith Dayna Cope-Levy
    “

    Though there's lots of historical detail, and the playwright relishes teaching us these forgotten bits of history, the real story, as in any great story, is about the characters. Rich, fully realized women which give any actress a lot to do and say, not necessarily the norm for contemporary theatre.

    This play is perfect for Universities or Regional Theatres looking for a smart, emotional drama that's filled with wit and heart.

    Though there's lots of historical detail, and the playwright relishes teaching us these forgotten bits of history, the real story, as in any great story, is about the characters. Rich, fully realized women which give any actress a lot to do and say, not necessarily the norm for contemporary theatre.

    This play is perfect for Universities or Regional Theatres looking for a smart, emotional drama that's filled with wit and heart.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Region IV, KCACTF, 2013
  • Reading, Hollins Playwright's Lab , 2013
  • Workshop, Hollins University , 2012

Production History

  • High School, J. R. Tucker High School , 2017
  • Fringe, The Women’s Theatre Festival, 2016
  • Professional, Back Alley Productions & The Player's Ring (Portsmouth, NH), 2016
  • Professional, Surging Films and Theatrics and Madison Street Theatre (Oak Park, IL) , 2016
  • Professional, Verge Theatre Company, Woven Theatre, and SistaStyle Productions (Nashville, TN) , 2016
  • University, Columbus State Community College, 2016
  • High School, Estancia High School, 2015
  • High School, Holton High School, 2015
  • High School, Nipomo High School, 2015
  • High School, Shennandoah Valley Governor's School, 2015
  • High School, St. Ursula Academy, 2015
  • Professional, Power Stories Theatre (Tampa Bay, FL), 2015
  • Professional, Studio 1 (Burlington, NC) , 2015
  • University, Asbury University, 2015
  • University, Michigan State University, 2015
  • University, St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, 2015
  • University, Appalachian State University, 2014
  • University, Flagler College , 2014
  • University, Hollins University, 2014
  • University, Roger State University, 2014
  • University, University of Great Falls, 2014
  • University, Indian River State College, 2013
  • University, Hollins University, 2012

Awards

  • The Harold and Mimi Steinberg National Student Playwriting Award
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    Winner
    2014
  • David L. Shelton Full Length Student Playwriting Award
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (region IV)
    Winner
    2013