A SOLDIER OUT OF TIME - one-act, a soldier travels through time to past wars.

by Tom Erb

ONE ACT (12M) Sgt. Alex Reyes is a modern Marine serving in Iraq when an explosion sends him back through time to fight in famous battles that shaped American history. Alex first finds himself at Lexington and Concord 1775 during the Revolutionary War. Despite confusion over his sudden time travel, Alex's military experience helps the colonial militia inflict damage on the British. Alex next lands at Omaha Beach...

ONE ACT (12M) Sgt. Alex Reyes is a modern Marine serving in Iraq when an explosion sends him back through time to fight in famous battles that shaped American history. Alex first finds himself at Lexington and Concord 1775 during the Revolutionary War. Despite confusion over his sudden time travel, Alex's military experience helps the colonial militia inflict damage on the British. Alex next lands at Omaha Beach on D-Day in WWII. His combat knowledge and leadership aid his unit during the harrowing Normandy invasion. Alex then gets pulled into a Vietnam jungle patrol that the Viet Cong ambushes. Though disconnected from this era, Alex helps save his fellow soldiers using guerrilla warfare tactics. After surviving in the jungles of Vietnam, Alex travels back to join the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777. He draws upon his grit to motivate demoralized soldiers to persevere through the harsh winter. Finally, Alex is transported to Appomattox in 1865 where he witnesses the Civil War's end and gains perspective on the true costs of these pivotal conflicts that shaped America. Alex learns invaluable lessons about war, sacrifice, and service throughout his travels while trying to find his way back home.

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A SOLDIER OUT OF TIME - one-act, a soldier travels through time to past wars.

SGT. ALEX REYES: Modern-day Marine sent back in time to fight in famous battles—struggles to adapt to each era while bringing leadership and combat experience.
LT. JAMES MORRIS: Alex's direct commander in the Continental Army. Hardened but fair officer.
PVT. JOHN MURPHY: Young, naive farmer turned soldier. Looks up to Alex. Killed in action.
GEORGE WASHINGTON: Famed officer. He Doubts Alex's origins but comes to respect his bravery.
PVT. JOSIAH JACKSON: African American soldier in the Civil War segment. Bonds with Alex over being underestimated.
LT. HARRY THOMPSON: He is part of the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment, famously known for its critical role on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.
CPT. FRANK ADAMS: Alex's commanding officer during the D-Day landing. Leads the risky beach assault.
PVT. RYAN O'MALLEY: Brash Irish soldier in Alex's unit. Reckless bravado gets him killed.
LT. WILLIAM CALHOUN: By-the-book officer who clashes with Alex over tactics before learning to adapt.
CPL. REGGIE DAVIS: African American Marine who serves with Alex. Questions whether the war is worth the cost.
KIM: Young Vietnamese guide and interpreter.
DANG: Viet Cong soldier captured in the ambush. Alex must decide his fate.