Description:
Bringing to life actual letters exchanged by soldiers serving in the Middle East and their families, this play gives audiences a powerful portrait of the military experience. The use of images and video, with minimal props and set pieces, underscores the dramatic monologues performed by the actors. Without politicizing, this production gives voice to a generation that went to war against terror and who still are fighting and dying in those wars today.
Contains strong language.
Photo by Michael Brosilow
Standards:
English Language Arts
Grades 7 - 12
Standard 3 - Writing
Standard 7 - Media
Social Studies
Grades 7 - 12 (Including World History, US History, Contemporary Issues, etc.)
Standard 4 - Governance and Civics
Standard 6 - Individuals, Groups, and Interactions
Theatre
Grades 7 - 12
Standard 5 - Research
Standard 6 - Theatrical Presentation
Standard 7 - Scene Comprehension
Standard 8 - Context |
