Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue

Directed by Julio Agustin, written by Quiara Alegría Hudes
January 27, 2022- February 13, 2022

 

"When I get home....you gonna tell me your stories."
In this poetic and inventive Pulitzer-Prize nominated play about family legacy and service, Quiara Alegría Hudes (book writer of In The Heights) draws from interviews with her own military family to explore the influence of military service and proud Puerto Rican heritage across three generations of the Ortiz family. At the crux of the play, Elliot, a young veteran, weighs inheritance, duty, love, and legacy, as he debates whether to re-enlist for a second tour in Iraq. Tracking the family member's deployments in three separate conflicts, the play explores the history of service, and the bonds forged across generations, through the stories they share, and the ones they can't.

*In appreciation for the services of our military community. Our hope is that this production will connect to you, our military, as it explores deployments in Korea, vietnam and Iraq. The play explores history of service and the bonds we forged across generations.
 We extend to you a free-military exclusive dress rehearsal performance on January 26th at 7:30pm
Get your complimentary ticket below and please bring you military ID.

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*Content Advisory:  This production contains mention of violence in war, abstract representations of violent trauma, brief sexual content, strong language, and drug use, as well as poetry, family, and love. As every person is different, we do not usually offer age recommendations; however, we are always happy to talk with you if you have specific questions. Please email clowans@uccs.edu. 

Cast:

Grandpop ...................... TBA
Elliot .............................. Luis Sebastián Borges
Ginny ............................ Chelley Canales
Pop ............................... A.B. Lugo

Artistic Team:

Director .......................... Julio Agustin
Sound Designer/Composer...... Carlos Flores
Costume Designer.......... Anne Toewe*
Scenic Designer.............. Frank Oliva*
Props Master ................. Marie Verdu
Lighting Designer............ Alexandra Vasquez Dheming 

Dramaturg ..................... Kathleen Potts

*Asterisk notates member of Actor's Equity Association or the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 union.
**Double Asterisk notates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

Information & Current Policies Regarding COVID 

In accordance with Actor’s Equity Association and UCCS Campus policy, all patrons need to be masked while inside Ent Center for the Arts, including during the performance. This is for your own safety, as well as the safety of our professional cast and crew.

At this time, we are not requiring proof of vaccination from audience members, however, all visitors to campus are encouraged to complete the health assessment that will be linked in your Know Before You Go email.