Eyewitness testimony brought to life through verbatim theaterOn May 4; 1970; National Guardsmen occupying the Kent State University campus fired 67 shots in 13 seconds; leaving four students dead. This tragedy had a profound impact on Northeast Ohio and the nation and is credited as a catalyst in changing Americansrsquo; views toward U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Supported by the Ohio Humanities Council; May 4th Voices was originally written and performed as part of a community arts project for the 40th commemoration of the events of May 4th.The text of David Hasslerrsquo;s play is based on the Kent State Shootings Oral History Project; begun in 1990 by Sandra Halem and housed in Kent State University Librariesrsquo; Department of Special Collections and Archives. The collection is comprised of over 110 interviews; with first-person narratives and personal reactions to the events of May 4; 1970; from the viewpoints of members of the Kent community; Kent State faculty; students; alumni; staff; and administrators who were on campus that day; and National Guardsmen; police; hospital personnel; and others whose lives were affected by their experience. Weaving these voices and stories together anonymously; Hasslerrsquo;s play tells the human story of May 4th and its aftermath; capturing the sense of trauma; confusion; and fear felt by all people regardless of where they stood that day.Directed by Katherine Burke; May 4th Voices premiered on May 2; 2010; on the Kent State University campus. It offered the Kent community an opportunity to take ownership of its own tragic story and engage in a creative; healing dialogue. Now; with the publication of the play and its accompanying teacherrsquo;s guide and DVD; May 4th Voices brings to a national audience the emotional truth of this tragedy; connecting it to the larger issues of war; conflict; and trauma. A powerful work of testimony; May 4th Voices offers a new and unique contribution to the literature of the protest movement and the Vietnam era.**See also the May 4th Voices DVD (ISBN 978-1-60635-187-1) and A Teacherrsquo;s Resource Book for May 4th Voices (ISBN 978-1-60635-166-6).
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. For those of us hew "grew up"By Barbara I. MeyerAt first opening of book; immediately didnt like it. Was prepared to return it. Then; later in the day; began reading the excerpts.Was in love with the book by the end of reading three stories. Giving it to 50yr. old daughter who will appreciate the photography writing. The layout of this book is impeccable.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. I still have my childhood bear...By Dave...and after going through Much Loved; I wish he was in this book. This book is at once haunting; hilarious and sentimental. Its like a collection of Diane Arbuss best work; just filtered through a stuffed animal lens. The photos are amazing as their subjects: distressed; aged and loved stuffed animals...and their backstories. Liked this book so much I bought additional copies for family members. I recommend it for anyone who still has their teddy bear/bunny rabbit from childhood.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Teddy Bears are Such companionsBy PaulaThis book solidified the fact that I am not crazy! I love my bears and when you need a friend their always there and willng to listen. This book is for all ear lovers out there.i enjoyed seeing each one ;they were definately loved!