Exactly 100 years ago, on the eve of the end of the First Battle of Ypres, the German troops were exhausted but still retreating. The battles in mid- and late November were so intense and short-lived that the Allied troops weren’t fully aware of the German position until their scouts had returned and the movements were confirmed by aerial reconnaissance.

The Allied forces had won the battle ….. at a cost of 58,155 British lives, approximately 50,000 French and 130,000 German soldiers.

Henry McNulty in ‘All is Calm’ Brendan Brady in ‘All is Calm’

November 21, 2014

On this day we begin the run of All is Calm. We recognize that we are merely a collection of teachers, administrative specialists, retail clerks, students and other profession that are NOT related to soldiering, but we present this play to honor those that came before us, served their nations honorably and sacrificed themselves for their brothers.

We present this to you to recognize and highlight that the human soul can find love and peace and friendship in the most dire of circumstances; that no situation is truly hopeless.

The Modern Theatre Coeur d’Alene is proud and humbled to be offered the opportunity to present this to you on the 100th Anniversary of “The Christmas Eve Truce of 1914“, a story so unique and endearing that it needs to be sung and told throughout the ages.

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It’s not just the sacrifices of soldiers past we wish to remember. On our opening weekend, one dollar of each and every ticket sold will be given to the Wounded Warrior Project. Their mission is “To honor and empower Wounded Warriors.” Our mission is to remember what they’ve sacrificed in their service and to honor the memories of those that went before us.

Please join us.

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