Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue

By Quiara Alegría Hudes
Directed by Davis McCallum

January 28-February 19, 2006

VENUE

45 Below
45 Bleecker Street, New York, NY

CAST

Mateo Gomez
Zabryna Guevara
Armando Riesco
Triney Sandoval

CREATIVE TEAM

Set: Sandra Goldmark
Lighting: Joel Moritz
Costumes: Chloe Chapin
Original Music: Michael Friedman
Sound: Walter Trarbach and Gabe Wood

Pulitzer Prize Finalist!

SYNOPSIS

At 18, Lance Corporal Elliot Oritz crossed over to Iraq. At 19, he received the Purple Heart. Now, back from active duty, Elliot is anointed a hometown hero. As he comes to terms with his memories of war, he uncovers the military experiences of both his father and grandfather, discovering the delicate link that unites the Ruiz men across time.

 Photos by Monique Carboni

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