Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

Setting: Philadelphia, Vietnam, Korea and Iraq 1950, 1966 & 2003

Suggested Areas of Study and Discussion: Personal Accounts of War, Realities of War: Vietnam, Korea, and the Iraq War, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Latina Playwrights, The Effect of War on the Generations in a Family, Puerto Ricans in the US Military

The Story: Explore this poetic new work about three generations of war Veterans in a Puerto Rican American family. Elliot, a soldier on leave from the Iraq War longs to connect with his father and grandfather to discuss their experiences in Korea and Vietnam to help him cope with the challenges of active duty. Each soldier reveals the story of his experience to the audience. Their poetic telling of the same tale from the point of view of three generations is moving and revelatory.

Student Tickets: $14
Chaperone Tickets: One free for every 20 students (Additional chaperones $14)

Performance length: 80 Minutes (No Intermission)

Location: Park Square’s Proscenium Stage

Mainstream Guide — view/download PDF

Park Square Theatre Study Guides are created for teachers by teachers to introduce students to the world of the play.

The guides contain plot summary, character information, and activities and articles that help establish the historical, literary and cultural context of the play. Study Guides are designed to be classroom-ready, allowing educators to duplicate materials for easy distribution to students.

For reservations:

Please contact Quinn Shadko
Phone: 651.291.9196
Email: education@parksquaretheatre.org

Student Matinee Ticket Pricing

Student Tickets: $14

Chaperone Tickets: One free for every 20 students (Additional chaperones $14)

• To assist you with your planning we can divide your school’s invoice into two easy payments.*
• Payments can be made by check or credit card
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• Please note that Park Square Theatre cannot accept individual checks from students

 *dependent on time of booking

For reservations:

Please contact Quinn Shadko
Phone: 651.291.9196
Email: education@parksquaretheatre.org

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