Theater of War Productions is
presenting a dramatic reading of scenes from Sophocles’ Ajax on Wednesday September 27 at Roosevelt Island’s FDR Four Freedoms Park starting at 5:00 PM. According to the FDR Four Freedoms Park Conservancy:

Theater of War: Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

5:00 pm – 7:00pm EDT

Theater of War is a groundbreaking public health project that presents
acclaimed actors performing scenes from Sophocles Ajaxan ancient play
about the suicide of a great, respected warrioras a catalyst for guided
audience discussions about the visible and invisible wounds of war, and the
impact of deployment on individuals, families, and communities. Using
Sophocles play to forge a common vocabulary for open dialogue, these events
are aimed at generating compassion and understanding between diverse
audiences. Each performance is followed by community panelist remarks and a
facilitated audience discussion.

This hybrid presentation of Theater of Warin Franklin D. Roosevelt Four
Freedoms Park and on Zoomwill feature performances by Chad Coleman (The
Wire, The Walking Dead), Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Fleishman is
in Trouble), Amy Ryan (Only Murders in the Building, The Office), Bill Camp
(Lincoln, Dark Waters), Marjolaine Goldsmith (Company Manager Theater of War
Productions) Eduardo Jany (US Army Veteran, Col USMC (Ret.)), Latoya Lucas
(Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient), and Craig Manbauman (Nurse,
Poet, US Air Force Veteran).

Translated, directed, and facilitated by Bryan Doerries.

Co-presented by Theater of War Productions and Four Freedoms Park
Conservancy

For more information or to get your free ticket, click here.

According to the Theater Of War Productions website:

Theater of War Productions works with leading film, theater, and television
actors to present dramatic readings of seminal playsfrom classical Greek
tragedies to modern and contemporary worksfollowed by town hall-style
discussions designed to confront social issues by drawing out raw and personal
reactions to themes highlighted in the plays. The guided discussions
underscore how the plays resonate with contemporary audiences and invite
audience members to share their perspectives and experiences, and, helping to
break down stigmas, foster empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of
complex issues.

Click here for free tickets to the free reading of Sophocles’ Ajax at the FDR Four Freedoms Park on September 27.

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