Soldier Song by Dennis Schebetta

Soldier Song is an ensemble-based performance that uses text, movement, gesture and music to examine the veteran and civilian relationship, particularly as veterans transition from deployment into civilian life.
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Character Information

  • Tony Ramirez
    mid-40s,
    Hispanic/Latino
    ,
    Male
    (PFC), mid-40s, latino (Puerto Rican), an everyday guy, quiet strength,
    recovering alcoholic, uses a cane due to several back surgeries from an RPG hitting his truck in the
    Persian Gulf War in 1990.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Luke Stone
    mid-20s,
    Any (but probably white)
    ,
    Male
    (PFC), mid-20s, caucasian (but could be played by other enthnicity), college
    student, just out of the Army Infantry, wild, energetic and a bit cynical. He served in the same
    platoon as Corporal Katey Smith.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Katey Smith
    30-40s,
    Any (but probably white)
    ,
    Female
    (CPL) 30-40s, caucasian, also served in the same Company as Luke, trained as a
    mechanic and driver. (Army Infantry)
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Cameron Jackson
    30s,
    African American / Black
    ,
    Male
    (SGT) 30s - African-American or mixed race, been out of the Marines
    for a few years, recovering from addiction to pain pills.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Residency
    ,
    HBMG Foundation Winter Playwright Retreat
    ,
    2017