Lecture: "Tragedies for the Pandemic” —Bryan Doerries, Artistic Director, Theater of War Productions

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  Domestic Violence
  Medea

  Medea timelessly depicts how scorned passion can lead to revenge and, sometimes, unthinkable violence. This project, which premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in June 2016, delves into under-discussed mental health issues that affect women and their families.

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  Pandemic & Climate Crisis
  Poetry for the Pandemic

  Using poetry as a catalyst for an Intergenerational performance and discussion during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  Caregiving & Death
  Theater of War Frontline

  Theater of War Frontline is an innovative project—developed by Theater of War Productions, the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and the Johns Hopkins Program in Arts, Humanities & Health—that presents dramatic readings by acclaimed actors of scenes from ancient Greek plays for audiences of frontline medical professionals to open up powerful dialogue about difficult subjects, fostering a sense of connection and promoting health-seeking behavior. By presenting ancient plays to doctors, nurses, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and the frontline community about emotionally-charged, ethically complex situations, Theater of War Frontline aims to create a brave space for open, candid dialogue and reflection, fostering compassion, a renewed sense of community, and positive action.