Faces From War
began as my written thesis at K-State but grew into something much
more. Not only did I get the opportunity to learn more about my
grandfather, John Moore, but many others as well. The stories
these people told were amazing and touching. They gave me a small
glimpse into what it really means to go to war. They told of the
war hardships and struggles overseas and also of the ones they faced
when coming home. It is a message that is also prevalent today
with so many soldiers going to war and coming home still dealing with
what they have experienced. Through this production, I am excited
to have the opportunity to share this part of our history with the
community. Almost all of us know someone or had a relative who
was involved in WWII in some capacity or another. Yet, we hardly
know anything about what they did in the war. This is a chance to
learn more and perhaps begin to understand why that family member never
talked about it. As Cliff says in the play, "War is not
fun. It's nasty. It's kill or be killed. That’s
why people like me get emotional at times… it’s tough
stuff. There are certain things I won't talk about." This
production has become very close to my heart and I hope it will touch
yours.Chris Gates is an adjunct professor here at Central Christian College. He graduated from Central Christian with a Bachelor of Science in Communication in the spring of '05. He then attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Theatre in the spring of '07. "I became interested in theatre in high school when a friend convinced me to take a class with him. He promised that I would not have to get on stage or be in any productions. Ten years later, here I am." Chris has been in numerous productions as an actor and, while a student at Central Christian, he learned the joy of directing while directing three productions. His senior year, he directed the spring production of A Midsummer Nights Dream.