“Vietnam…through my lens”

coming to your living room!

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We are excited to announce that the television adaptation

of this acclaimed solo, stage show,

has received high praise from top level, industry executives! 

We look forward to bringing "Vietnam…through my lens" 

into your homes. 

Want a taste of the film? 

Take a look at this promotional snippet!

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Dennis A. Starr – Executive Producer

In collaboration with

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Tony Ceglio – Executive Producer/Director

John Carboni – Executive Producer/Technical Engineer

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“Vietnam…through my lens” – a Television Special Event

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The last week of July, this incredibly talented team and their crew, worked with

Stu Richel and Linda S. Nelson to film

“Vietnam…through my lens” for television.

The shoot, (conducted responsibly, with the crew always masked and

maintaining social distance), was at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk, Connecticut. 

Only Stu, on the other side of the cameras, was sans mask!

Just Stu, three cameras and stories that will touch your heart and bring on a smile.

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The Emmy Award Winning Team

completed the editing process in early October

  and has now moved on to the marketing phase. 

We are excited by the product that they have brought to life.

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Please “Stay Tuned” for updates!

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Here in Manhattan, against a backdrop of sadness and gut-wrenching statistics,

artists are working together to find new outlets for their skills,

new ways to communicate, opportunities to be productive when traditional stages are bare. And, for our part...

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"Vietnam...through my lens" 

The Virtual Tour!

Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020

Judith Estrine, Artistic Director of

Prism Stage Company,

our "Virtual Presenter", welcomed

Stu Richel and Linda S. Nelson

for a conversation about

"Vietnam...through my lens". 

During this Zoom Presentation,

Stu performed three scenes from the show,

including one that goes to the very heart of Memorial Day.

Moments of reflection...and laughter.

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If you missed this Zoom Presentation,

you can still catch the

Three Performed Scenes,

filmed by Zillah Glory, Prism's Chief Experience Officer,

“Click here!”

Here’s just a view of the dozens of comments

from the Zoom Audience:

"Thanks for bringing some meaning back to

Memorial Day.  

Holidays tend to become generic these days,

and it’s nice to remember that

they have origins and purpose."

“Beautiful, Stu...                         

Again and again...

                              BRAVO! BRAVO!!!”

“Wonderful! Can't wait to see the entire show.”

“Thank you, Stu...and thanks for your words and heart”

“Thank you for sharing your gift with us, Stu.  A treasure today.”

“Sources of Inspiration”

by Rob Asaro

April 22, 2020

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In April, Stu Richel received an email from Rob Asaro, a wonderful actor/writer/producer. 

Rob had just set up an online platform, “Sources of Inspiration” and 

he wanted to interview Stu about "Vietnam…through my lens"!

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During the interview, Stu performed two scenes from the show.

You can check out the full interview or just the opening scene or the closing scene.

A wonderful chance to get a feel for the style and content of the show.

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Where we are going...

We look forward to

a special performance at

Westchester County's longest running professional nonprofit theater!

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3 Owens Road, North Salem, New York

in the Village of Croton Falls 

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"COVID- Deferred Performance Date"

is pending and

will be announced here,

as soon as it is scheduled.

Where we have been...

What the Past Presenters have said...

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"You had me from the first word." 

Bob Fischer, Sons of the American Revolution, following a luncheon performance in Princeton, New Jersey

“I heard nothing but positive response.  People thanking me for having the show here. It was clear that a number of attendees were here because the subject was Vietnam and that they’d never been here before.” … “You guys were easy to work with.  Normally we’re working with the artist…often not really well-equipped to deal with the tech.  That was a breeze with you guys"

— Bill Lelbach

Artistic & Managing Director

Chenango River Theatre, Greene, New York

“The show was fabulous!  You (Stu) were superb. Amy (Stage Manager), you were such a pleasure to work with.  Thanks to all of you for a very lovely evening.  I'll remember it as one of the best experiences for our members.”

— Denise Joy

Club Operations and Event Coordinator

The Landings Club, Skidaway Island, Georgia

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"The professionalism that all of you showed, makes this show unique in explaining history through one man's journey.  Stu's presentation was flawless, and I'm sure to the veterans in the audience, it brought back their own experiences.  You have painstakingly developed and brought to the stage something that many can't talk about as freely as Stu."

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– George Montgomery, Founder, Fire Base Eagle

Thursday, November 14th & Friday, November 15th, 2019

In partnership with the

University of Utah Veterans Support Center

at the historic Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City

Stu Richel in a very

moving performance of

"The Infantryman"

Photographs courtesy of

Inga Maurine Newton

Monday, November 11, 2019

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It was an honor to share a very special

Veterans Day Performance at the

City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium

in North Carolina

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Welcome to CoMMA's beautiful double-screen theatre!

Saturday, April 14, 2018

New Jersey Society,

Sons of the American Revolution

 Luncheon Presentation

at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

Princeton, New Jersey

Friday, February 16 through Sunday 18, 2018 at

Kayenta Arts Center, Ivins, Utah

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Photographs courtesy of Michael Lee Stever

Vietnam...through my lens

was  performed on Sunday,

February 18, 2018, at the

Southern Utah Veterans Home as part of the Kayenta Arts Center Tour.

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left to right:

Jan Broberg, KAC Executive Director,

Stu Richel, Actor/Playwright

Linda S. Nelson, Producer/Director

Post Show Talk Back at Kayenta Arts Center

Stu Richel, enjoying   the grounds of the Southern Utah Veterans Home, surrounded by the majestic red cliffs of Ivins, Utah

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Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3 PM

Ocean County College

Toms River, New Jersey   

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Guild Hall, John Drew Theater Lab

158 Main Street

East Hampton, New York

Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2 PM

Fire Base Eagle

Inform - Educate - Honor

"Inspire and teach citizens through the veteran's story"

at the Historic Mishler Theatre

Altoona, Pennsylvania

                Fire Base Eagle Members (Back Row)                                                          Proceeds supported Fire Base Eagle, dedicated to building a sustainable,

                          Touring Team (Seated)                                                                             educational facility that honors the ground combat soldier in Vietnam.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

The Landings

a private community on Skidaway Island, outside of Savannah, Georgia

partial proceeds benefited the Landings Military Family Relief Fund

                     Stu Richel                                                                                                                    Dan Horan, Dot Colt, Stu Richel and

           Rehearsal at The Landings                                                                                                         Richard S. Colt, Major General,

                                                                                                                                                                       U. S. Army (Retired)

Monday, September 5, 2016

Special Labor Day Performance

Chenango River Theatre

Greene, New York

as part of the

“One Night Stands” Series

This performance inspired a standing ovation from the entire audience!

visit ChenangoRiverTheatre.org

A Taste of the New York City Production

Now you can bring this personal story of a combat journalist and photographer to your local venue!  Performed by the playwright himself, Stu Richel, Vietnam...through my lens is punctuated by projected video montages created for the New York production by film maker Michael Lee Stever.  This highly praised show can now be brought to your Performing Arts Center, Civic Center, Regional or Community Theatre, University or College!

Sometimes poignant, sometimes lighthearted, always thought provoking, this one-man play is not a tale of guts and glory.  Nor is it a political statement.  It is simply one guy’s journey, recounted with heart and humor.  The odd path by which Stu ended up in Vietnam, what he did over there, and the ways in which that service has colored his life back here in The States.  It is one soldier, sharing his memories, photos and reflections.  

The show has been a hit with young and old alike, and equally appealing to men and women.  Its pathos and balance have touched the anti-war hippie of the 60s, veterans and their families…and all sorts of people in between.  Folks have especially enjoyed the moments in which Stu interacts with the audience; after all, it is that kind of informal, living room conversation.

For more information regarding

Vietnam…through my lens,

including scheduling, availability, technical requirements 

and rates, please contact Linda, LSNelson Productions,

at linda@vietnamthroughmylens.com. 

Special rates may be available for performances

benefiting veterans’ organizations.

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