←Recommendations of They Call Me Perseverant

  • Barry Wallace: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    I love this play. It shows perfectly how lack of communication fuels mistrust and propaganda, and how just a little bit of patience and...perseverance can break through any barriers. Hazel's attitude is infectious and Danielle gives her a great spirit that I hope a lot of our pilots had - then and now.

    I love this play. It shows perfectly how lack of communication fuels mistrust and propaganda, and how just a little bit of patience and...perseverance can break through any barriers. Hazel's attitude is infectious and Danielle gives her a great spirit that I hope a lot of our pilots had - then and now.

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  • John Busser: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    12.23.25 - This was such wonderful storytelling. I was drawn in from the get go and actually want to know more about this woman and others like her. The bravery she put on at a time when suspicion was just as likely to get her killed by friendlies says a lot for her sense of duty and her ability to function cooly under a stressful encounter. Danielle Wirsansky has done an amazing bit of writing here.

    12.23.25 - This was such wonderful storytelling. I was drawn in from the get go and actually want to know more about this woman and others like her. The bravery she put on at a time when suspicion was just as likely to get her killed by friendlies says a lot for her sense of duty and her ability to function cooly under a stressful encounter. Danielle Wirsansky has done an amazing bit of writing here.

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  • Dan West: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    It wasn’t easy being Asian in America during World War II. And when you’re Hazel Ying Lee and you’re Asian and female and a pilot in the Women’s Airforce Service Pilot program and your plane just went down in a patch of rural farmland, things get even tougher. This short historical play tells Lee’s story with both humor and aplomb. And it’s timely too.

    It wasn’t easy being Asian in America during World War II. And when you’re Hazel Ying Lee and you’re Asian and female and a pilot in the Women’s Airforce Service Pilot program and your plane just went down in a patch of rural farmland, things get even tougher. This short historical play tells Lee’s story with both humor and aplomb. And it’s timely too.

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  • Len Cuthbert: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    An engaging short play that brings Hazel Ying Lee to life with humour and heart. The piece balances historical context with accessible storytelling, making it suited for educational and festival settings. The metaphor of perseverance lands well.

    An engaging short play that brings Hazel Ying Lee to life with humour and heart. The piece balances historical context with accessible storytelling, making it suited for educational and festival settings. The metaphor of perseverance lands well.

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  • Ryan Kaminski: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    05/16/2025 - Wow! From the opening lines to the closing moments, I was completely hooked by this piece. I'm very much into World War 2 history and was completely unaware of Hazel Ying Lee. This play inspired me to read more about her, and other unsung heroes from the era as well. Well written and gripping. Would love to see this staged!

    05/16/2025 - Wow! From the opening lines to the closing moments, I was completely hooked by this piece. I'm very much into World War 2 history and was completely unaware of Hazel Ying Lee. This play inspired me to read more about her, and other unsung heroes from the era as well. Well written and gripping. Would love to see this staged!

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  • Jack Levine: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    DANIELLE WIRSANSKY’s short play, “They Call Me Perseverant”, is truly relevant in today’s times. Built-in prejudices towards females in the military, people who are citizens but look like foreigners, unfair barriers in our society, are brought to light. So much to think about, strong emotional impact, and a bit of history are provided in this short, but worthwhile, gem. Bravo!

    DANIELLE WIRSANSKY’s short play, “They Call Me Perseverant”, is truly relevant in today’s times. Built-in prejudices towards females in the military, people who are citizens but look like foreigners, unfair barriers in our society, are brought to light. So much to think about, strong emotional impact, and a bit of history are provided in this short, but worthwhile, gem. Bravo!

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  • Arthur M Jolly: They Call Me Perseverant by Danielle Wirsansky
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    A poignant play, set in WWII, but the real life story of Hazel Ying lee is timely and timeless. This brief glimpse into her life and her encounter with a suspicious farmer and his wife echoes through to today, illustrating the current conversations around immigration and who "belongs."

    A poignant play, set in WWII, but the real life story of Hazel Ying lee is timely and timeless. This brief glimpse into her life and her encounter with a suspicious farmer and his wife echoes through to today, illustrating the current conversations around immigration and who "belongs."

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