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Michael and the Saints
Project type
Stage play
Date
2025
Location
Los Angeles
Theatrical Runs
The debut of Michael and the Saints was May 17, 2025, at the Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA. Directed by Dani Davis and portrayed by Jeffrey Doornbos, the monologue was part of a larger artistic itinerary to garner introspection and conversation about loss, memory, and trauma.
The play will also be performed on November 10, 2025, at the Cape Rep Theatre in Brewster, MA.
Synopsis
Set in a quaint tavern, Michael hangs with his Marine buddies at a small reunion. Michael reflects on his experiences in Iraq and what it means to serve and to carry the wounds of war.
Highlight
"I was grieving. Daily. Phantoms crawled under my door frame at night. Quietly. Like shadows. It slits your wrists but you don’t notice. Wax lips lined with toxins. Black smoke. Choke. Catch breath and look into the unknown.
Popping rounds. Strange trajectories. Burning sounds. Fragmented memories."
Introducing Benjamin Fortier's latest project, "Michael and the Saints," his second stage play that delves into deeply personal experiences. This visceral and raw production challenges audiences to explore their reflections with the same intensity, showcasing Fortier's talent for thought-provoking storytelling.
