If the Sky Were Paper
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 7:30pm
Terrace Theater at the Kennedy CenterEvent Description
In honor of Memorial Day, the Kennedy Center presents Andrew Carroll's compelling drama about the wartime experience, taken from actual letters penned by troops and their loved ones from Carroll's bestselling books War Letters and Behind the Lines.
Written by D.C.-based, bestselling author Andrew Carroll and directed by John Benitz, If All the Sky Were Paper is a compelling drama about Carroll's travels around the world to find "the most extraordinary war letters ever written." The play is a humorous, heartfelt, and powerful work that will stir and inspire audiences.
Produced by Victoria Morris/Lexikat Artists and presented in association with Chapman University, the play features onstage performances by Jason Hall (Academy Award–nominated writer of American Sniper), Michael Conner Humphreys (who portrayed young Forrest in Forrest Gump and later joined the U.S. Army), Scott Simon (award-winning host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday and bestselling author), and others to be announced. All net ticket proceeds will support the Kennedy Center Education Fund.
There will be a post-performance discussion immediately following the show on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22. Audience members will have the opportunity to discuss the play with author Andrew Carroll, director John Benitz, and cast members.
Book Signing: Following the post-performance discussion on Thursday, author Andrew Carroll will be signing books (available from Theater Concessions) in front of the Terrace Theater.
Carroll has said, "We especially hope that active duty troops, veterans, and their families will come to the play, as we would welcome their feedback in particular. And everyone is encouraged to bring war letters. The search continues…."
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