World War I, they used the term
“shell shocked.”
The impact of men losing their
brothers in combat is the same.
They all have trouble talking about
it, shame from admitting they have
it, have marital problems, abuse
alcohol and drugs and experience
employment difficulties but the
one common thing that they all
have is nightmares.
Was this your first time working
with Mile Square?
Yes. I moved to Hoboken from
Texas in 2000 and have been here
ever since. Both of my children
were born in St. Mary’s Hospital.
My son actually has his footprint in
the wing where he was born. We
are very proud to call Hoboken
our home and don’t plan to leave
anytime soon.
What was it like performing the
play on September 11th? Could
you feel something differ ent about
the audience or atmosphere?
For me it was very personal to be
doing the show on September
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