Pattern of Life

by Walt McGough

The mistaken death of a young boy links two men thousands of miles apart. The first, a drone pilot, tries to fight through a haze of guilt and anxiety, and find something human to hold on to. The second, a Pakistani villager, struggles to comprehend the tragedy, and put a face on a faceless enemy. A series of shared dreams lets them begin to see one another, and explore questions of revenge, justice and...

The mistaken death of a young boy links two men thousands of miles apart. The first, a drone pilot, tries to fight through a haze of guilt and anxiety, and find something human to hold on to. The second, a Pakistani villager, struggles to comprehend the tragedy, and put a face on a faceless enemy. A series of shared dreams lets them begin to see one another, and explore questions of revenge, justice and connection in a time of perpetual warfare.

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  • Cheryl Bear: Pattern of Life by Walt McGough
    “

    A powerful look at the effects of drones on the people operating them and the ones caught in the midst of warfare. Well done.

    A powerful look at the effects of drones on the people operating them and the ones caught in the midst of warfare. Well done.

    ”
  • Bridget O'Leary: Pattern of Life by Walt McGough
    “

    This play investigates the impact that drones have on both the people living under them and the men and women who operate them. It isn't a play about should we use them or not - it's about what happens when we do. The play doesn't feel like it has an agenda. It's a beautiful interweaving of story telling from the perspective of a Pakistani man and a Drone pilot. It uses wonderful imagery, asks big questions of it's characters and takes us on a complex journey. It has a lot of long monologues - but still felt incredible active.

    This play investigates the impact that drones have on both the people living under them and the men and women who operate them. It isn't a play about should we use them or not - it's about what happens when we do. The play doesn't feel like it has an agenda. It's a beautiful interweaving of story telling from the perspective of a Pakistani man and a Drone pilot. It uses wonderful imagery, asks big questions of it's characters and takes us on a complex journey. It has a lot of long monologues - but still felt incredible active.

    ”

Development History

  • Workshop, New Repertory Theatre, Boston MA, 2014

Production History

  • Professional, New Repertory Theatre, Boston MA, 2014