The Simpatico Theatre Project production of VIETNAM 101: THE WAR ON CAMPUS
(photo by Angela S. Zuck)
VIETNAM 101: THE WAR ON CAMPUS
a play by Rich Orloff
based on true stories of 1960’s college students
(5 or more men, 4 or more women)
"A thoughtful, impassioned look at one of the most divisive eras in American history. (The play) gives the audience a 'you are there' feel for the times."
The Daily Sentinel (Colorado)
VIETNAM 101: THE WAR ON CAMPUS is a documentary theater piece mixing monologues and “story theater” ensemble scenes. Based on letters from students at Oberlin College in Ohio and interviews conducted by the author, the play spans an era from early, polite demonstrations in 1964 to the campus shutdown after Kent State in 1970. Along the way, stories illustrate the personal lives of all students on campus, including the radical, the cautious, the conservative, and the chronically undecided.
VIETNAM 101: THE WAR ON CAMPUS is designed for an ensemble cast of nine or more, with each actor playing multiple characters, and with strong roles for both men and women. It is usually performed on a simple unit set.
Originally produced at Oberlin College, VIETNAM 101: THE WAR ON CAMPUS has since been presented at Asheville Repertory Theatre in North Carolina, Simpatico Theatre Project in Philadelphia, and at high schools and colleges across the country.
VIETNAM 101: THE WAR ON CAMPUS is published and licensed by Playscripts, Inc. To read lengthier excerpts, order books, or obtain performance rights, visit Rich's page at Playscripts.com.
