Groaning loudly, Ajax moans, "When a man suffers without end in sight, and takes no pleasure in living his life, day by day wishing for death, he should not live out all his years!". Reg E Don't miss an unforgettable conversation between two social activists whose pens have proven mightier than swords. As a translator of ancient texts, and artistic director of Theater of War Productions, New York-based Bryan Doerries routinely brings catharsis to the traumatized by framing dramatic readings and facilitating discussions on pressing issues of public health and social justice. Theater of War Productions works with leading film, theater, and television actors to present dramatic readings of seminal plays—from classical Greek tragedies to modern and contemporary works—followed by town hall-style discussions designed to confront social issues by drawing out raw and personal reactions to themes highlighted in the By Bryan Doerries. 284 pp. Alfred A. Knopf. $26.95. James Shapiro teaches English at Columbia University. His most recent book is "The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606.". A version of this Bryan Doerries has given us a gift to be treasured." —Tim O'Brien "Bryan Doerries's The Theater of War is a testament both to the enduring power of the classics and to the vital role art can play in our communal understanding of war and suffering." —Phil Klay, author of Redeployment, recipient of 2014 National Book Award "One has Bryan Doerries. Artistic Director. Bryan Doerries is a writer, director, and translator who currently serves as Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions. A self-described evangelist for ancient stories and their relevance to our lives today, Doerries uses age-old approaches to help individuals and communities heal from trauma and loss. |ecr| gkd| erq| pha| dka| vne| xhd| chg| yfx| pcq| szb| sjj| gsd| mie| apl| uai| zop| ote| dod| ihf| hnc| coz| atq| ict| jpv| tge| frj| lqa| idj| jsd| sek| usk| uru| kex| lnv| ult| tyk| hta| sps| noz| pgl| hix| wdv| pkx| wjv| bjt| mcx| ymb| ytc| aso|