Heartbeats

by Danielle Wirsansky

TEN MINUTE/SHORT PLAY (2F)
"Heartbeats" immerses audiences in the visceral uncertainty experienced by women in combat during WWII, offering a poignant exploration of intimacy forged amidst the chaos of war. Through the lens of real-life Soviet soldiers Natalia Peshkova and Galya Tchaikovskaya, the play captures a singular moment of connection and camaraderie, highlighting the profound human bonds that defy the...

TEN MINUTE/SHORT PLAY (2F)
"Heartbeats" immerses audiences in the visceral uncertainty experienced by women in combat during WWII, offering a poignant exploration of intimacy forged amidst the chaos of war. Through the lens of real-life Soviet soldiers Natalia Peshkova and Galya Tchaikovskaya, the play captures a singular moment of connection and camaraderie, highlighting the profound human bonds that defy the brutality of conflict.

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  • Morey Norkin: Heartbeats by Danielle Wirsansky
    “

    In the midst of the horrors of war, Danielle Wirsansky captures a precious moment of human connection between two young female Soviet conscripts. The contrast between tension and hopefulness is beautifully presented. I can imagine being part of an audience for this play as all hearts beat in unison.

    In the midst of the horrors of war, Danielle Wirsansky captures a precious moment of human connection between two young female Soviet conscripts. The contrast between tension and hopefulness is beautifully presented. I can imagine being part of an audience for this play as all hearts beat in unison.

    ”
  • Jennifer Walton: Heartbeats by Danielle Wirsansky
    “

    This short play reads almost like a poem. A whole world is created and then shattered and then is resurrected by hope. This is a beautifully realized piece that deserves to be staged. Gorgeous work.

    This short play reads almost like a poem. A whole world is created and then shattered and then is resurrected by hope. This is a beautifully realized piece that deserves to be staged. Gorgeous work.

    ”
  • Michael Goodwin Hilton: Heartbeats by Danielle Wirsansky
    “

    A beautiful, entrancing short that weaves the motif of running elegantly throughout, in both action as well as symbol. In the face of imminent death, these two women see life in utmost clarity. The theme of the heartbeat lends a metronomic quality to the piece, keeping it measured and sincere, carefully paced and emotionally propulsive. I can only imagine how response audiences would be to this lovely play.

    A beautiful, entrancing short that weaves the motif of running elegantly throughout, in both action as well as symbol. In the face of imminent death, these two women see life in utmost clarity. The theme of the heartbeat lends a metronomic quality to the piece, keeping it measured and sincere, carefully paced and emotionally propulsive. I can only imagine how response audiences would be to this lovely play.

    ”
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2-2F

Production History

  • Community Theater, White Mouse Productions, 2023
  • Fringe, Where We Are Now LGBTQ+ Festival by Rabbit Riot Theatre Company, 2017