College of the Ozarks - patriotic play "Flames of Freedom"

Description

Flames of Freedom 
The Perilous Journey of an Ozarks Aviator

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT PERFORMANCES
at College of the Ozarks in
THE KEETER CENTER ROYAL OAK FORUM

College of the Ozaks is proud to once again present and original, patriotic play. "Flames of Freedom" is the compelling, true story of Lt. Earl Woodard, a graduate from The School of the Ozarks who became a navigator on a B-17 bomber for the Army Air Corps during World War II.  Shot down in occupied France, Earl, otherwise known as "Woodie," is transported undercover to Paris, turned over to the French Resistance, and introduced to the Queen of the Pyrenees, a key player in the effort to smuggle airmen out of occupied France.  Find out what happens to Woodie and his crew in the exciting conclusion of the Jones Theatre Company's performance of this awe-inspiring, patriotic play.

Based on the book, Miracle in the Ozarks by Jerry C. Davis, College of the Ozarks President

Adapted for stage by Mark Young, M.F.A.
Professor of Theater
College of the Ozarks

Nov. 9: Special Showing for the Veterans, open to the public

All performances are FREE and open to bus tour groups.  Duration of play is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time.

Add lunch at The Keeter Center and make your Hard Work U afternoon complete!