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Fort Campbell MWR Presents the 2009 Soldier Show at Wilson Theater

By Tim and Pam Cash

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May 29, 2009 02:40 PM

"Entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier," is the great motto andmission of the Soldier Show. This group of talented Service Members, selected from worldwide competition, provides much needed entertainment to Soldiers and their Families on installations across the country. Their nationwide tour will be stopping at Fort Campbell'sWilson Theater the weekend of June 6.

Show times are Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. The show is FREE and seats will be first come-first served. Come and enjoy these great performances, brought to you by Intervene, Act, and Motivate (I. A.M.) STRONG to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault, and AT&T.

This cast and technical crew, consisting of vocalists, dancers and performers of great caliber, train for months, sometimes for up to 16 hours a day to meet the high standards set for the 7month tour. They come from all backgrounds and take great pride in being able to entertain fellow troops.

The Soldier Show was originally created by the great Irving Berlin duringWorldWar I and was called "Yip Yip Yaphank." This production was revived by Berlin again duringWorldWar II on Broadway under the title "This is the Army." In 1943 the show was adapted into amovie starring Gene Kelly, Joe Lewis, and Ronald Reagan!

The current day show features "amateur artists who have a passion for music, dance, and performing." These current day cast members feature the best that the Army has to offer. They are selected from thousands of Soldiers throughout the world who submit extensive application packets for review. They must also pass physical training, drug testing, and auditions.

For additional information on the 2009 Soldier Show, please contact the MWR Public Relations Office at (270)798-7535.