Lonely Soldiers

Women at War in Iraq

by Helen Benedict

March 16–April 6, 2014

The stories of soldiers on the front lines of American’s most recent wars are unlike any that came before – especially for women in uniform. This provocative and timely play by award-winning author Helen Benedict, is based on interviews with soldiers stationed on the front lines in Iraq; these are the real words of seven battle-tested women warriors recounting their experiences on battlefield and in the barracks, and their personal journeys toward recovery and justice. Honest, heartfelt, and current, this play directed by Austene Van, opens the door for conversations about war, gender, and the challenges facing the next generation of American soldiers.

Enjoyed most by ages 16+

Playing in rep with THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

This production has closed.

Approximate running time of Lonely Soldiers: Women at War in Iraq: 1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission

Cast

Jamecia Bennett – Terris Dewalt-Johnson

Shana Berg – Anna Peterford

Dawn Brodey – Miriam Ruffalo

Hope Cervantes – Sylvia Gonzalez

Tamara Clark – Clara Henderson

Meghan Kreidler – Maria Sanchez

Rhiana Yazzie – Santiaga Flores

Santino Craven – Man

Creative team

directed by Austene Van

scenic design by Sarah Brander

lighting design by Wu Chen Khoo

costume design by Annie Cady

sound design by Martin Gwinup

properties design by Gariel Gomez

stage management by Charles Fraser*

 

*member of Actors’ Equity Association