Not Too Far Distant

Not Too Far Distant

Written by Becky Boesen
Commissioned by History Nebraska

“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 a new generation takes a journey through time to experience World War II alongside Clarence himself. Centered around his personal letters home, we learn that sometimes what seems so far away is much closer than we think. Filled with hope and heart, Not Too Far Distant honors the experience of the American soldier and reminds us that we all have the power — and the responsibility —  to help create a brighter future.

Not Too Far Distant is a recipient of a Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants are part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces® initiative, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance.

This performance is made possible by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, History Nebraska Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Deepak and Jenny Keshwani. 

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Location: 
Carson Theater

We would like to thank our sponsors

Season Lieder: Art & Chris Zygielbaum

Not Too Far Distant is a recipient of a Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants are part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Creative Forces® initiative, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance.

This performance is made possible by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, History Nebraska Foundation, Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Deepak and Jenny Keshwani.

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2023-11-08

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