‘Letters Home’ a tribute to the armed forces

In keeping with the theme of Memorial Day, a Fox Valley Repertory show will offer audiences a peek into letters sent home by soldiers on the front lines, along with an opportunity to support veterans in need.

Fox Valley Repertory, in partnership with Fox Valley Troop Support and The Fox Valley Concert Band, will present its second annual tribute to the armed forces, “Letters Home: A Memorial Day Remembrance,” at 8 p.m. Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26, at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Tickets are $20, with a portion of ticket proceeds benefiting the Fox Valley Troop Support Inc. and Illinois Wounded Warriors Program. Veterans will receive 50 percent off the regular ticket price by presenting their ID. Those who cannot attend can still contribute to the cause online at indiegogo.com/LettersHome.

The show is a dedication to America’s armed forces, past and present. Featured will be a dedication of letters from various conflicts, including: World War II love letters from the parents of St. Charles resident Sarah Giachino, co-founder of Fox Valley Troop Support Inc.; Civil War letters between Private Nicholas Miller and wife Jane of Geneva; War War I letters from Private Frank C. Danielson of Geneva; as well as today’s correspondences during the current conflict in Afghanistan involving Naperville native Ariel and her husband Luke, First Lieutenant in Chaos Troop of the First Squadron of the 40th Cavalry Regiment.

For tickets, call the Pheasant Run box office at (630) 584-6342 or visit ticketmaster.com. Additional performance information may be obtained at foxvalleyrep.org.