Glory Denied Program - Annapolis Opera
Program for Glory Denied on January 27th and 28th, 2024, presented by Annapolis Opera.
Program for Glory Denied on January 27th and 28th, 2024, presented by Annapolis Opera.
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ut inevitably concluding with disdain for the new permissiveness<br />
and for his wife’s infidelity. Soon, the couple begins to fight, and Jim<br />
complains, “You’re not the Alyce I left.” For her part, Alyce asserts<br />
her independence, refusing to be the docile obedient wife. She tells<br />
of what her life was like during his absence, of the callous behavior<br />
of neighbors and family, of late-night crank calls from malicious<br />
strangers, of her fear and loneliness. Jim, now a local hero, is<br />
asked to speak at the church where he and Alyce were married,<br />
and addresses the congregation hopefully, ignoring the fact that his<br />
dream of home and family has been shattered. Jim sits alone, he<br />
has separated from Alyce for good. Illness has ended his military<br />
career, and he asks himself over and over, “What to do today?” He<br />
finds consolation in the phrase, “One day at a time,” just as he did<br />
when he was a prisoner. Jim tries to stay positive and confident, but<br />
bitter feelings keep intruding. The years pass and Jim has suffered a<br />
stroke, he lives alone estranged from his children, and he struggles<br />
to forgive, but concludes, “Everyone else had a bracelet.”<br />
DISCUSSION ON GLORY DENIED<br />
Jan Scruggs, Moderator<br />
Tom Philpott, Author<br />
Tom Cipullo, Composer<br />
Dean Anthony, Stage Director<br />
The <strong>Annapolis</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> is proud to partner with Hospice of the<br />
Chesapeake’s Veterans <strong>Program</strong> by supporting its critical initiative with<br />
this production. This unique program provides support for Veterans in<br />
hospice care including a formal ceremony of gratitude and appreciation<br />
for their military service. This ceremony brings together family and<br />
friends for what is often the first and last opportunity for recognition.<br />
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