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PRESS QUOTES

  • “Many are in tears and asking why this play isn’t better known.”

    Peters Marks, The Washington Post

  • “A powerful one-man show that honors our Veterans and their families.”

    Broadway World

  • “Flawless and powerful”

    The Huffington Post

  • "...make the most out of your trip to D.C., go see The American Soldier this weekend."

    The Washington Post

  • “Taurel gives each voice a sensitive, moving presence...He is utterly unbelievable.”

    British Theatre Guide

  • "The American Soldier is definitely one of the five things you want to do this Memorial Weekend."

    The Austin Chronicle

  • "His one-man show...he honors our veterans in their own words..."

    The Military Times

  • “Transcending and incredibly moving play!”

    US Veterans Magazine

  • “A remarkable play for our Veterans and Military families!

    The Washington Times

  • “A shining spotlight for our Veterans!”

    DC Metro

  • “I saw this play in New York. It is such a powerful piece for patriotism and our Veterans"

    Michale Knowles (The Daily Wire)

  • “This play is such a wonderful play and a powerful voice for Veterans.”

    Dan Lauria (Star of the TV Series The Wonder Years)

  • "Now more than ever, we need theater, like The American Soldier, that unites rather than divides.”

    Veteran Allison Jaslow, Purple Heart Recipient & VP of IAVA

  • "The greatest piece of theatre you have ever seen! It is a true voice for Veterans and our Military families! Thank you, Douglas, for what you do!"

    Marc Coviello, Purple Heart Recipient 2014, Iraq, Afghanistan

  • “A voice for our Veterans!”

    The Library of Congress, Karyn Lloyd

  • “A genuine, honest, and moving performance!"

    The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

  • "My wife and I were so moved! We were both so impressed and extremely thankful for the voice you gave us. ”

    Colonel Brad Wambeke, West Point Military Academy

  • "This play is raw and incredibly emotional. It gives people who have never experienced war or military service an excellent idea of what it is like. How it touches your soul and changes your life.”

    Veteran Daniel S. Wheeler, National adjutant of The American Legion

  • “This play is true in its words and touched me in a very emotional way!”

    Senator Bob Archuleta of California

  • “Thank you for doing this play, Douglas! It means so much to us!”

    Veteran Brian Eisch, Purple Heart Recipient (Netflix, “Father, Son, and Soldier”)

  • “Thank you for being an enduring voice for our Veterans and Military Families!”

    Scott Mann, Retired Green Beret, Operation Pineapple Express

  • "An important light!”

    New York Wire

  • “The play inspires and honors!"

    The Los Angeles Wire

  • “Powerful theatre”

    Chicago Journal

  • “A solo show that honors the sacrifices for our Veterans!”

    Texas Today

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TV Interviews

 
 

Washburn, Maine WAGM-TV

 

New York 7 News, 2024

Racing for Heroes, New York 2022

New Jersey 12 News, 2018

The Daily Wire, Michael Knowles Show, 2024

Fox 7 News, Austin, Texas

CMN TV, Cape Cod, MA 2019

Good Morning Michigan, 2024

World War Two Museum, New Orleans 2021

Twitch TV 2017

“Lucky me! Last night at the Kennedy Center, I had a spot maybe a half-dozen seats from the stage, and I so enjoyed your performance.  The role-playing touched me in so many ways--chilling, saddening, amusing and--mostly--reminding me of a number of veterans I've come to know. Over the last decade, I have volunteered helping wounded vets, largely through a program that teaches them to whitewater kayak. Some had lost a limb or multiple limbs, some had lost their eyesight, others had lost certain brain functions. I'm fortunate to call some of them good friends today, and I saw them in a number of your portrayals. What a way to end an emotional and roller-coaster weekend (and few months) here in Washington. “

Thank you for that great performance, and enjoy your time in my hometown!

- Melanie Kaplan, Washington, DC-based journalist, published in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal

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 Radio Interviews

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Social Media

A social media post featuring a photo from a one-man show called 'One-man show brings home soldiers' stories.' The performer is sitting on a wooden box, dressed in military attire under green lighting, with a helmet and bottle on the ground. The post emphasizes the importance of watching this moving and valuable performance about soldiers' stories, especially for families and service members.
A Facebook post by The Homeland Heroes Foundation includes an image of two men on stage, one in military attire and the other in casual clothing, shaking hands under stage lights. The caption mentions a performance by Doug Turell at 'American Soldier' that inspired Dave Voight to shake hands and exchange a challenge coin.
Screenshot of a tweet from Francisco Valencia, expressing admiration for a play that honors those who have served. The tweet praises the play as heartfelt and worth the drive to see it, and it was posted on June 26, 2019, via Twitter for iPhone.
A social media post by a user named Linda Vasquez, praising a performance for its portrayal of soldiers and recommending others to see it.
LinkedIn post by a speaker named Scott Mann discussing a one-person show, "The American Soldier," praising its storytelling. The post includes hashtags and a link. Below the text, an image shows an American flag on a stage with army gear beneath it.
Social media post about free event for veterans and gold or blue star families at Atherton Theater, Delta College, on May 3 at 7 PM. Hashtags: #veterans #ptsd #goldstarfamily #bluestarfamily.
Tweet from user thanking for sharing stories with audiences.
Social media post by Michael Knowles from July 17, 2019, praising Douglas Taurel's solo play "The American Soldier." The image features a soldier with an American flag background and multiple positive reviews of the performance. The play is described as a heartfelt, striking one-man show available on theamericansoldiersoloshow.com.
Screenshot of a Facebook post by Rebecca Harrington, praising Douglas Taurel's performance in 'The American Soldier,' highlighting his portrayal of different characters. The post includes a mix of English and Spanish text.
Instagram post about the play "The American Soldier," praising Douglas Taurel and honoring veterans, with American flag emojis.
Person performing on stage with American flag backdrop, promoting "The American Soldier" play at Mile Square Theatre.
Facebook comment praising a performance, mentioning gratitude for emotional portrayal and military awareness, with heart and anchor emojis, 1 like, posted 14 hours ago.
Screenshot of a social media comment from a user named officialmonicabrant. The comment praises a show for being spectacular, mentioning laughing and crying during it. The user attended with their father, an Army veteran, and expressed appreciation for honoring military veterans. The comment was posted 3 hours ago.
Instagram comment expressing inspiration and admiration for a play: 'This was AMAZING. I was truly touched and inspired. I hope that you never lose sight of why you're doing this, and that you continue to grow from it. You never know who you touch or change by this play. But I hope that opportunities fall on your lap because your purpose is amazing.' Mention to @douglastaurel, with a heart emoji.
Facebook post by Talento Bilingue De Houston promoting "The American Soldier" solo show featuring Douglas Taurel. Includes performance reviews, show details, and an image of a soldier with an American flag background.