The War Letters

In 2001, over a thousand love letters written during World War II were found in a Louisiana attic. Charlotte Purser’s compelling new play, The War Letters, is a poignant and immersive theatrical experience based on a collection of over a thousand love letters exchanged between her grandparents during World War II. Directed by Ana Margineanu and featuring performances by Purser and Jens Rasmussen, The War Letters intertwines two narratives — the touching love story during the war and the heartbreaking journey of Purser’s grandmother grappling with late-stage Alzheimer’s. The play offers a sensitive portrayal of her experiences, immersing the audience in the fractured landscape of her memories where reality and illusion intermingle, blurring the lines between past and present.