Read about VOICES in CONFLICT
A Wilton High School drama school production, Wilton, Connecticut

This powerful and moving presentation is drawn from interviews, letters and essays written by Iraqi civilians and American soldiers serving in Iraq. It was devised by Wilton High School drama students in Wilton, Connecticut, as a class project. When it was deemed too controversial by the school's principal, all performances were canceled. The story subsequently appeared in The New York Times, and the students received thousands of supportive messages--including some from soldiers currently serving in Iraq. Music Theater International recognized the students with its Courage in Theater Award, the first such honor in the organization's history. Many in the theatrical community also offered to help, including the Fairfield Theatre Company in Connecticut, Art Meets Commerce and the Vineyard Theatre, The Public Theater and the Culture Project, all in New York. These organizations will present the first and only public performances of this work.