Tango Mike (Thanks Much) by
Set in rural Oregon during a Memorial Day barbecue. Mike "Buddy" McIntyre, an Iraq war veteran, and his family are celebrating the holiday with friends. Buddy’s father, Cooper, unexpectedly shows up after having been estranged from the family for fifteen years. Buddy and his father’s relationship has been strained because of Cooper’s post-traumatic stress disorder he developed during his time in...
Set in rural Oregon during a Memorial Day barbecue. Mike "Buddy" McIntyre, an Iraq war veteran, and his family are celebrating the holiday with friends. Buddy’s father, Cooper, unexpectedly shows up after having been estranged from the family for fifteen years. Buddy and his father’s relationship has been strained because of Cooper’s post-traumatic stress disorder he developed during his time in Vietnam. Buddy is now facing the same issues, but now with his own family. This play examines how PTSD can affect not only the individual, but the loved ones surrounding the inflicted.
This play was crated through a community engaged theatre making process. Numerous veterans from all different backgrounds were interviewed and/or participated in story circles. This play contains graphic language and politically incorrect content that I personally do not agree with. However, the play is true to the people and experiences that were interviewed.
This play was crated through a community engaged theatre making process. Numerous veterans from all different backgrounds were interviewed and/or participated in story circles. This play contains graphic language and politically incorrect content that I personally do not agree with. However, the play is true to the people and experiences that were interviewed.