←Recommendations of Flying

A terrific, moving story that gives the women fighting for us at war a voice. Exquisite!

Ms. Cowley captures the spirit of WWII aviators so well. Her knowledge of airplanes is impressive, and the imaginations she gives the characters reflects their experiences in the war. The return of the hero theme is balanced with the effects of the war on a disabled veteran and three women aviators struggling to survive. Isn't that life - the beautiful and the damaged. Fortunately these women are superbly capable of building a new life. A vast topic that is pared down to the effects of war on a small town. The writing is historical theater at its best.

What a touching, moving, and exquisite play; beautifully written, it is filled with both the joy and despair of life, delivered in a forthright and truthful manner that is both engaging, and heartbreaking. Absolutely lovely.

I had the pleasure of attending Flying in September 2017. The play was well staged, well directed and well acted. All of these components succeeded because of the strength of the writing. Since the four months that I attended, I still reminisce about the characters—they have become ingrained in my psyche. When that occurs I know that I have witnessed great theater.

A moving story with strong female characters who I love, and then the moments of theatricality keep me enthralled - a play I'll always remember.

I have had the privilege of hearing a few drafts of this play in our writers/acting group. Shelia is ridiculously talented, and this play is fantastic. It's doing well around the country, I would highly recommend reading it and all of her work. Learn how much women kicked ass during WWII, and get caught up in a beautiful story.

This delightful play reveals a part of history few know much about--the role of American women aviators in World War II. With the war ending, three of these women face the loss of the vocation they love as American society returns to "normal." Their stories are shown with great emotion, humor, and charm. The period comes alive through the music, dance, and lingo of the day. The personal stories of the women are full of joyful comradery, love, longing, and loss. The play has three great roles for women, two for men.

This compelling play presents a feminist view with a fresh and historic perspective. The lives of the women who served during WWII flying military planes are presented in a way that makes us slowly realize the limitations that these women faced and overcame. The stories woven together here draw us into the period and the reality of this period in our history. Enlivened with humor and moments of dance the play touches the viewer with new facts and understanding of the past.