The Accidental Hero

The 9:30 a.m. performance is at capacity and only accepting waitlist reservations at this time. Make A Day Of It opportunities are available for this performance! LEARN MORE Uncover a miraculous true story of heroism and heritage in this multi-media one-man show. Follow the incredible journey of a WWII officer, Lt. Col. Matt Konop, who liberated his own ancestral Czech villages – and a legacy brought to life decades later by his grandson, Patrick Dewane. Years of untold family history, buried in war documents and lost film, come vibrantly to life in this powerful true story exploring themes of courage, identity and individual impact. WISCONSIN STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Anchor Standard SL2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively and orally. SOCIAL STUDIES SS.BH3.a.m: Analyze how a person’s local actions can have global consequences and how global patterns and processes can affect seemingly unrelated local actions. SS.Hist1.b.m: Use multiple perspectives to analyze and explain effects of issues or events within and across time periods, events, or cultures. SS.Hist4.a.m: Explain how the historical context (situation) influences a primary or secondary source. SS.Hist.4.b.m: Explain the significance and intended audience of a primary or secondary source. SS.Hist4.d.m: Explain how the POV of the author can influence the meaning of a primary or secondary source. THEATER TP.R.7.m: Analysis: Express preferences for effectiveness of theatrical performance choices (what works/what does not work). TP.R.9.m: View Performance: Demonstrate developmentally appropriate audience etiquette. TP.Cn.9.m: Cultural Social Context: Examine how theater relates to self, others, and the world in the past and present. TP.Cn.12.m: Cross Disciplinary: Analyze historical and cultural relationships between theater and other disciplines. Header Photo Credit – Patrick Dewane