The Tour….

Sponsored in part by Joe Battista, Artistic Director

13th Street Repertory Theatre

We're back in New York City!

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Three performances only!

Friday, May 27th at 8 PM,
Saturday, May 28th at 8 PM,
and Sunday, May 29th at 3 PM.

The Sheen Center is located in Manhattan's East Village
at 18 Bleecker Street, convenient to the B, D, F, M and 6 Trains.

General Admission Tickets -- $35
Veterans, Active-Duty Military & Reservists Tickets -- $25
(A $2 processing fee will apply to all tickets.)

For more information and tickets,
please visit
The Sheen Center

“Vietnam…through my lens”

coming to your living room!

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!

Dennis A. Starr – Executive Producer

In collaboration with

Tony Ceglio – Executive Producer/Director

John Carboni – Executive Producer/Technical Engineer

present

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

The last week of July, 2020, 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.

The Emmy Award Winning Team

did a beautiful job editing and is deep into the marketing phase.

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

Please “Stay Tuned” for updates!

Stu with Camera Crew

Stu with Tony Ceglio, Director

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

artists worked together during the pandemic to find new outlets for their skills,

new ways to communicate, opportunities to be productive

when traditional stages were bare.

And, for our part...

"Vietnam...through my lens"

The Virtual Tour!

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Stu Richel was the guest of the

American Legion's "Tango Alpha Lima" podcast.

Watch it here!

Don't miss this lively conversation between

Stu and the charming hosts Mark, Ashley and Jeff.

We're sure you'll agree with their comments...

From Jeff, "Stu is nothing if not authentic!"

And following Stu's performance of

"Remembering Memorial Day and Father Divine" (at 24:15),

from Ashley, "Powerful. So powerful. The word choices. Setting the tone.

Transformative and transporting.

Oh my gosh, such a magnetism about him."

Also from the viewers...

"Your interview on TAL was terrific. I learned so many interesting things about your life.

Your performance of the Memorial Day story was very moving."

Jane House, actor, director and translator of Italian plays.

"I watched the TAL video yesterday. It was great. I liked the balanced view and lively banter."

Steve Taylor, actor and technical director.

"Heard you on the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast.

I was moved by your story. I enjoyed all you had to say. Thank you friend and Brother."

Wade Adair, Military Veterans Peer Service Coordinator for

the Texas Veterans Commission in Beaumont, TX.

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Please enjoy this

Special Zoom Performance

presented as part of

The Pandemic Players Series!

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Stu Richel performed a selection of scenes from

"Vietnam...through my lens"

highlighted by videos from the Touring Production

and moderated by Bram Lewis, Artistic Director

of The Schoolhouse Theater.

Westchester County's longest running

professional nonprofit theater!

Special Thanks to

Steve Taylor, Technical Director.

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.

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

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"!

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.

Where we are going...

We’re thrilled to be back home in NYC!

Presents

“Vietnam…through my lens”

Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th at 8 PM,

and Sunday, May 29th at 3 PM.

For more information, please see the announcement above.

We look forward to

a special performance at

Westchester County's longest running professional nonprofit theater!

3 Owens Road, North Salem, New York

in the Village of Croton Falls

"COVID- Deferred Performance Date"

is pending and

will be announced here,

as soon as it is scheduled.

Where we have been...

Vietnam...through my lens

was presented at

New York's Annual APAP

Conference 2017 and 2018

We have now appeared in nine states!

Are you ready to join the parade?

What the Past Presenters have said...

"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