Upcoming Readings
a full-length play
by Angeline Larimer and Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha
based on the oral histories of Donald Fuller, and writings by Sidney Fuller
Produced by Propel New Works, Indiana University Indianapolis Medical Humanities & Health Studies Program, and the IU Conscience Project
Set within the shifting terrain of Donald Ray’s deeply personal and interwoven thoughts, the story follows his return to the memories of his older brothers Michael and Bubby who appear to him exactly as they were the last time he saw them. To find his way back to peace, Donald Ray must navigate a minefield of recollections where the ache of loss and joys of brotherhood collide.
Drawn from personal history and lived experience, the story of Lasting traces the emotional complexity of growing up Black in a small Midwestern town in late 20th‑century America. At its heart, this is the story of three brothers: Donald Ray, Michael, and Bubby, who learn to transform a landscape marked by painful memories into one of healing, connection, and enduring love.
Inspired by real events.
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Saturday, April 11th, 7 – 9:30 pm
Sunday April 12th, 2 – 6 pm (w/panel discussion)
*Both shows will have a 10-minute intermission
STAGED READINGS by NEW AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS: SEASON 2
– a collection of short plays, musicals, and excerpts written by members of the Propel New Works - Theatre for Veterans Playwriting Workshops
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Theatre for Veterans proudly presents
STAGED READINGS by NEW AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS: SEASON 2
Produced by Propel New Works
“Theatre for Veterans began as a free playwriting class five years ago and has grown into a national community of talented writers meeting up bi-monthly to workshop their new plays. Our membership has a strong Hoosier showing, but current participants now represent every U.S. time zone (except Hawaii). These committed writers show up to work! This season’s selected plays run the gamut of heartbreak and hope, terror and humor, trauma and love. We have added a newly commissioned mini-musical to the line-up, and one of our featured writers has returned pulling double duty as the show’s accompanist. This is an inspirational group that always raises the bar for themselves while showing up to support each other. I am honored to share space with them. Welcome to Season 2!” - Angeline Larimer (workshop facilitator)
This season features short plays, musicals, and excerpts by playwrights Tyrone Colbert, Tracy Ferrone, Beulah Galvin, James Hettinger, Rachel Landsee, Roque Murray, Jason Murrey, Frederick Rallo, Sharla Stevens, and Robert Williger
Run Time – 2 1/2 hours with 10-minute intermission
The 2026 Theatre for Veterans featured plays, musicals, and excerpts include:
Jump Baby (a musical) by Rachel Landsee – music by Georgia Conrad
New Neighbors by James Hettinger
The Hermes Show by Robert Williger
The Visiting Room by Tyrone Colbert
Being Badass by Tracy Ferrone
Ghosts of Chickamauga II: Acoustic Shadow by Sharla Stevens
Living on a Prayer by Jason Murrey
Soot by Roque Murray
Angel Horn by Beulah Galvin
Senior Bowling League (a mini-musical) by Frederick Rallo – music by Georgia Conrad
Directed by A.K. Murtadha
Assistant Director, Virginia Sever
Accompanist, Sharla Stevens
Composer, Georgia Conrad
Dramaturg, Angeline Larimer
Featuring performances by Patrick Barnett, Nick DiJulio, Ashton Driscoll, Freddie Hendricks, Miki Mathioudakis, David Mosedale, Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha, Carrie Schlatter, and Yolanda Valdivia
Ticket price - $10 + $3 ticket charge
Recommended age group – 13+ with adult
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