Love Letters of WWII portrays an epic love story that persisted during a tumultuous time that shaped the world, when brave men and women rose against facism in the name of human dignity and justice. Through dance theatre and live, original music by Sarah Quintana, we bring to life the love letters between Yvette and Roger, a young French couple separated in the German occupation of France. As Roger is deported to a prison camp, their love endures through letters which paint their budding courtship, heartbreak, tensions from empty mailboxes, and when Yvette’s scarf fatefully saves Roger’s life. Intertwined with their romance, are powerful war stories of resilience, including the under reported women of the French Resistance and Louisiana’s French speaking Cajuns, affectionately known as Frenchies who helped win the war. Love Letters of WWII brings to life the universal love letters that kept “the greatest generation” alive.
Melange Dance Company is a 2025-2026 season NMT artists in residence.
