“In a handsome production, Fort Thomas playwright Phil Paradis creates a sturdy fiction within the framework of heart-wrenching fact — along the Western Front, pockets of soldiers in trenches on both sides of the battlefield stopped killing each other to celebrate Christmas and Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward Men…Be on the lookout for future productions!” — Jackie Demaline, The River City News To read entire review see Theatre Review: “Soldier’s Christmas” is Engrossing History Lesson
“I can assure you that [Soldier’s Christmas] is worth your time…Paradis’s script covers the emotional spectrum, from humor to pathos, from anguish to joy. Cincinnati theatrical veteran Robert Allen directed, and he keeps it from becoming maudlin or unbelievable. In fact, the tale is deeply moving–not to mention profoundly sad when the men are all but forced to return to their trenches and the senseless warfare that they’ve momentarily escaped. Nevertheless, a thread of hope runs through Soldier’s Christmas, an emotion that makes this seem fitting for the season.”–Rick Pender, CityBeat To read the entire review see Stage Door: Tears or Laughs: Take Your Pick with These Holidays Shows
“…You will certainly want to add [Soldier’s Christmas] to your Christmas to-do list. Award-winning Fort Thomas playwright Phil Paradis has penned an impressive work of historical fiction. ..The play is certainly more than a holiday story… It’s inspiring and also creates an encounter with humanity even during the darkest of times… The play is both serious and humorous at times, and will give audience members something to talk about after leaving the theater.”— Stephanie Class, Fort Thomas Matters To read the entire article see Don’t Miss a Fort Thomas Playwright’s World Premiere Performances
Review: ‘Soldier’s Christmas’ heartfelt take on unique truce