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“…an innovative and compelling approach of communicating that Post-Traumatic Stress can result in Post-Traumatic Growth.”
Modern Warrior LIVE is a uniquely immersive narrative and music experience that chronicles one veteran’s journey. US Army Veteran Jaymes Poling shares the story of his three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home. The production was originally created as a live performance, and the team has done more than 100 shows around the country since its inception in 2017. In addition to resuming live performances post-pandemic, our completed film adaptation serves as a way to reach and impact more communities around the country.
Jaymes' story is his own, but the themes explored in the show are universal. Generations of veterans, and countless civilians, have seen the show and found deep connection with the stories and experiences.
Modern Warrior LIVE aims to break down the societal barriers that leave veterans feeling alone. It is a catalyst for meaningful conversation about mental health, post-traumatic growth, and the veteran experience. As the pandemic has exacerbated existing mental health and personal challenges, and the exit from Afghanistan has understandably brought additional complex and difficult feelings and conversations to the forefront, the story of Modern Warrior Live and the conversation it sparks is more important now than ever.
HIGHLIGHTING SHARED HUMAN EXPERIENCE, RESILIENCY AND HOPE.
Where We’ve Performed
Modern Warrior Live debuted in 2017, and has since done more than 100 live performances around the country. Venues include theaters, mental health and veteran conferences, galas, high schools and trauma centers.
OUR MISSION
Modern Warrior LIVE (MWL) is a national non-profit 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.
ON FILM
We have completed our new Modern Warrior LIVE film featuring our full performance, shot specifically for big screens and streaming online.
Modern Warrior Experience
Modern Warrior Experience is a program that collaborates with veterans in local communities throughout the nation, empowering them to share their story through our unique Modern Warrior format of storytelling. Our team of writers and artists work with each veteran to help tell the story they want to share, through his/her own words. This collaboration culminates in a live and private performance of each veteran (inviting only who they want to hear their story) and the Modern Warrior team.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Meet the internationally-acclaimed artists and production team of Modern Warrior LIVE.
What People Are Saying
“One of the most moving, touching experiences regarding war that I’ve felt since returning from Vietnam 46 years ago!”
— Attendee
“Having lost my son to suicide, this performance brought me peace.”
— Attendee
“The show is like nothing else I've ever experienced; it is a genre unto its own. I was so entirely captivated by the interplay of the story with the music that I did not breathe for large sections of this performance.”
— Attendee
“Modern Warrior reminds veterans they are not victims and that they can use their experiences to grow and make significant contributions to society.”
— Anthony Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001 - 2005)
Media & Sponsorship Inquires
Ward Circle Strategies
Kathy Stadler
kathy.stadler@wardcirclestrategies.com
858-956-9276
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