About the project
Rum and Vodka
Dramatic Reading of Rum and Vodka, by Conor Mcpherson
Directed by Bryan Doerries
Bringing to life Conor McPherson’s one-man play that speaks to the devastating effects of alcohol abuse, a dramatized reading by professional actors provokes discussions about addiction within diverse communities, including military installations, aircraft carriers, university campuses, and VA hospitals.
The part that struck me was the moment on the floor in his child's room. As a new father, that moment really hit me.
About the play
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Rum and Vodka by Conor Mcpherson
Rum and Vodka tells the story of a 24-year-old man living in Dublin, whose life is falling apart, in large part due to his drinking. But drinking, he believes, is the only way he can cope with his shame, anger, and an overwhelming feeling of being trapped in a life he did not choose for himself. The story follows the young man on a three-day bender, during which time he loses his job, cheats on his wife, and nearly destroys his family.
Rum and Vodka Highlights
Alex Morf delivers Rum and Vodka by Conor McPherson
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Kolkowski.
Panelists respond to Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Kolkowski.
CDR Jason Duff, Psy.D., MSN, MS, USN
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Our immense gratitude goes to CDR Jason Duff for his vision, leadership, partnership, and for bringing us back to Annapolis with a trio of projects: Rum and Vodka, Theater of War: Ajax, and Tape. Image courtesy USNA by Kolkowski.
Bryan Doerries facilitates Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Kolkowski.
Audience of Rum & Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Kolkowski.
Panelists respond to Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Kolkowski.
Alex Morf delivers Rum and Vodka by Conor McPherson
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Robertson.
Audience Member responds to Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Robertson.
Bryan Doerries facilitates the discussion about Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Robertson.
Panelists respond to Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Robertson.
Panelists respond to Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Robertson.
Panelists respond to Rum and Vodka
United States Naval Academy / 2023
Image courtesy USNA by Robertson.
Performance aboard Navy aircraft carrier
USS George Washington / 2016
Performance for Marine Helicopter One (HMX-1)
Marine Corps Headquarters, Quantico, VA / 2018
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