A powerful look into the reality of war and what it takes to survive let alone truly become a hero. Well done.

"Soldier Poet" provides a taut, gut-wrenching and surprisingly human look at what is worth fighting for. Each character is individually unique and the imagery throughout the play rattled around in my head for days(I'll never hear the words "chlorine gas" the same again). Darcy Parker Bruce is a gifted wordsmith whose name belongs in the same breath as Paula Vogel, Sarah Ruhl and Suzan-Lori Parks. I'd love to see this play on it's feet.

A gripping examination of the psychology of war, and what it means for someone to be a hero. It is about the importance of continuing to fight for what is right, even if it isn't what you're told to do, and even if it seems hopeless. It's about fighting to your very last breath.

In the words of Samir: "I think it’s poetic to fight until your last breath. And even more poetic to live."