HANOI JANE PISS TARGET by Alex Moon

A generational conflict arises in a Rust-Belt VFW bar when Bill, a quiet veteran who served in Afghanistan, meets longtime friend and military spouse Margaux. At the same time, ornery Vietnam vet Hank threatens to tear the bar apart looking for his beloved Hanoi Jane urinal stickers which have recently disappeared from the bar’s bathroom. What follows is an exploration of violence, grief, and masculinity in the...
A generational conflict arises in a Rust-Belt VFW bar when Bill, a quiet veteran who served in Afghanistan, meets longtime friend and military spouse Margaux. At the same time, ornery Vietnam vet Hank threatens to tear the bar apart looking for his beloved Hanoi Jane urinal stickers which have recently disappeared from the bar’s bathroom. What follows is an exploration of violence, grief, and masculinity in the wake of American conflict overseas.
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HANOI JANE PISS TARGET

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  • Lainie Vansant:
    11 Aug. 2021
    “ Moon approaches all of the characters in this piece with compassion while still showing their flaws. This creates interesting, complex people, impressive in such a short play. The characters' distinct voices feel authentic and distinct, and there are a lot of big issues at play here. It's certainly worth checking out! ”
  • Veronica Tjioe:
    7 Aug. 2021
    “ A stirring look into the trauma of war and generational differences. Though short, the characters feel full and realized. ”
  • Shaun Leisher:
    5 Aug. 2021
    “ A unique look at what war (no matter when and where) does to people. I really felt like I was a fly on the wall in this bar. Razor sharp dialogue and a haunting ending. ”
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HANK-- M, A Vietnam Vet. Late 60s/Early70s
EILEEN-- F, VFW Bartender. 50s
BILL-- M, An Afghanistan Vet. Early 30s
MARGAUX-- F, A widow from Dallas. Late 20s

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