Theater of War is an innovative public health project that presents readings of scenes from ancient Greek plays—Sophocles’ Ajax and Philoctetes—as a catalyst for guided discussions about the challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families. Using Sophocles’ plays to forge a common vocabulary for openly discussing the visible and invisible wounds of war, these events are aimed at generating compassion and understanding between diverse audiences.

This special presentation is the culminating event of several VA Veteran Cultural Competency trainings in Texas and is open to the public.

Featuring performances by Taylor Schilling, Frankie Faison, Glenn Davis, and Nyasha Hatendi.

Translated, and directed, and facilitated by Bryan Doerries

Support for our digital programming is provided, in part, by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The event Zoom link will be distributed and available to registered attendees starting 2 days prior to the event.

All of Theater of War Productions' events follow the same format:

• The actors will read the play.
• Four community panelists will kick off the discussion with their gut responses to what resonated with them across time
• We will open the discussion to the audience, facilitated by Bryan Doerries. During the discussion, please raise your hand using the button at the bottom center of the screen. If called upon, you will be promoted to speak and you will be visible and heard by the entire audience for the duration of your comments. If you would prefer not to be seen, please disable your video when entering the event.