Veterans History Project Hosts Modern Warrior LIVE at Library of Congress

10 First Street, SE,Washington DC 20540

10 November, 2022

Description

Modern Warrior LIVE is an immersive music and narrative experience that chronicles the story of US Army veteran Jaymes Poling and his journey through three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home. Narrated by Poling, this autobiographical production weaves together his story with a cast of world-class artists in multiple genres led by internationally-acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. This production shares a personal and emotional journey of his military service and his experience returning back home. Modern Warrior LIVE is a catalyst for empowering meaningful conversation about the effects of trauma, depression, post-traumatic growth, and resiliency. 7:00pm: Performance (80 minutes) 8:30pm: Post-show panel discussion with Modern Warrior LIVE creators Jaymes Poling and Dominick Farinacci and other special guests Tickets: Free, registration required Disclaimer: Modern Warrior LIVE includes the sights and sounds of war, the recounting of combat and physical violence. Please be aware that this could trigger certain feelings and responses. Recent featured performances include: Amazon Headquarters, Library of Congress, Playhouse Square Cleveland, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. MWL is one of 26 organizations nationwide to receive the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant MWL was created by Dominick Farinacci and Jaymes Poling in 2017, and has since been presented more than 125 times across the country. Modern Warrior LIVE has reached more than 10,000 veterans, 30,000 civilians, and has connected more than 4,000 veterans to veteran and mental health service providers. Modern Warrior LIVE is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating an understanding between veteran and civilian communities through live performances, collaborative workshops, and the sharing of stories. MWL de-stigmatizes mental illness and provides a catalyst for meaningful conversation about the effects of trauma, depression, post-traumatic growth, and resiliency.