A Place in the Sky: A Full-Length Play in 2 Acts

At the height of World War II, the US Army is frantic to find trained pilots to test refurbished planes, tow anti-aircraft targets, ferry planes from factories, and train other pilots. Congress begrudgingly allows the creation of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) where 1,074 women are trained at Avenger Field, Texas and go on to fill roles normally reserved for male pilots. "Now, you, Laura, you're like a firework. You climb in those planes, rocket right up there, and BOOM! Brillianc...