Wednesday, October 29, 2008

A special Veteran's Day presentation

Capital Repertory Theatre

in collaboration with The American Place Theatre

presents:

Tim O’Brien’s

The Things They Carried

Monday, November 10th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Capital Repertory Theatre is staging a special evening performance of The American Place Theatre’s production of Tim O’Brien’s masterwork of contemporary literature and Vietnam War remembrance. Adapted in collaboration with the author, this production is a searing 60 minute monologue selected verbatim from the novel that takes the audience through a harrowing journey with its young inductee.

Immediately following the performance, take the opportunity to reflect on the work on stage by staying for a panel discussion with combat veterans:

Ed Bloch, U.S. Marine Corp combat veteran, WWII -- Currently a member of Veterans for Peace, President of the NYS Council of Veterans Organization, Director of the Regional Chapter of the Inter-faith Alliance.

Terry Kindlon, U.S. Army combat veteran, Vietnam War -- Criminal defense lawyer, currently partner in Kindlon, Shanks, and Associates, frequent op-ed contributor on issues of war and peace.

Scott Ritter, U.S. Marine Corp, Intelligence Analyst, Persian Gulf War; U.N. Weapons Inspector -- Internationally recognized speaker on issues of U.S security, foreign policy and the Middle East; author of Waging Peace: the Art of War for the Anti-War Movement.

Tyler Boudreau, U.S. Marine Corp combat veteran, Iraq War -- Author of Packing Inferno: the Unmaking of a Marine and founder of Iraq War Veterans for Iraq Refugees.

Moderator: Mary Darcy, former host and producer of NPR’s nationally syndicated award winning 51%’ -- Currently owner/editor of Alloveralbany. com

SEATING IS LIMITED

To Reserve Your Seats Call The Capital Rep Box Office Today

518.445.SHOW

$20 General Admission / $15 for veterans, subscribers, and students