We hear about the war in Iraq every day, as radio, newspaper and TV reports bring us the words of world leaders and military officials. Who said what, and when? What did it mean then, and what does it mean now? How did things change along the way, to get us to where we are now? What is the real story of the war in Iraq?
Simon Levy's critically-acclaimed play, "What I Heard About Iraq," offers more than just dates, times and rhetoric in response to those questions. Through direct quotes from politicians, military chiefs, soldiers, and Iraqi citizens, Levy tells the human story behind the war and invites us to consider the facts, explore the meanings, and join the dialogue.
After a successful run in March of 2007, Readers Theatre Repertory brings the play back to Portland on Friday, June 8th. Following the show, audience members are invited to join a panel of community leaders for "What You Can Do About What You Heard," a moderated discussion of potential political, humanitarian, ecological and religious responses to the war in Iraq.