One Man Show Honors Veterans at the John F. Kennedy Center
Douglas Taurel, performs his powerful and passionate solo show THE AMERICAN SOLDIER at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Center Millennium Stage on January 22nd 2017.
The show is based on real stories and factual accounts from actual soldier and family member letters written from the American Revolution all the way through current day Afghanistan. It examines the internal struggles and problems that soldiers face when returning home from combat. THE AMERICAN SOLDIER received 4 stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and was Nominated for International Amnesty Award.
In a 55-minute tour de force, enhanced by an ingenious interplay of sound and lights, Taurel enters into the personas of 14 veterans and their family members, telling their story of courage and sacrifice. THE AMERICAN SOLDIER exposes their flaws, and their scars, with both darkness and humor. THE AMERICAN SOLDIER is not simply a play, but a journey through the American story, moments that resound with lasting meaning for both audiences old enough to remember, and those young enough to yearn for inspiration.
Taurel explained, "This is a true work of passion and I deeply hope that audiences will go away with a deeper appreciation of the tremendous sacrifice our servicemen and servicewomen, and their families, have made for our country. I feel that the intense sacrifices that veterans and their families have made can never have enough awareness.."
"Onstage Taurel commits totally to his characters…flawlessly and powerful"
- The Huffington Post
"Taurel gives each voice a sensitive, moving presence…he is utterly believable"
- British Theatre Guide
Taurel's screen credits include playing tough and edgy characters in television programs including Mr. Robot, Nurse Jackie, Damages, The Americans, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Believe, NYC 22, and The Following. His recent film credits include a supporting role in the feature film The Cobbler, directed by Oscar nominated Tom McCarthy and starring Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman.
The play is directed by Padraic Lillis who was recently named to the Indie Theater Hall of Fame and Indie Theater Person of the Year in New York.
Tickets: Free
Learn more about The American Soldier by visiting www.TheAmericanSoldierSoloShow.com
Mr. Taurel is available for interviews.
To arrange interviews and press seats for review, please contact:
Douglas Taurel (917) 734 4570 douglas@douglastaurel.com
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