This Is War
by Hannah Moscovitch

Name: This Is War
Brand: Hannah Moscovitch
SKU: 9781770911659
Rating: 3.85 (87 reviews)

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90 minsPresent DayUnit Set/Multiple Settings

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the thought-provoking nature of the play, praising Hannah Moscovitch's writing and the depth of her characters. Many find the exploration of war's psychological effects compelling and relevant. The structure of the narrative also intrigues audiences, particularly the interview format that offers layered storytelling.

Thought-provoking narrativeStrong character developmentCompelling exploration of warSome find it disjointed

Synopsis

Master Corporal Tanya Young, Sergeant Stephen Hughes, Private Jonny Henderson, and Sergeant Chris Anders have lived through an atrocity while holding one of the most volatile regions in Afghanistan.

As each of them is interviewed by an unseen broadcasting organization, they recount their version of events leading up to the horrific incident with painful, relenting replies.

What begins to form is a picture of the effects of guilt and the psychological toll of violence in a war where the enemy is sometimes indiscernible.

Press Reviews

"A powerful play that brings to life the effects on the individual soldier both of combat and the necessity of making split-second decisions."
— North Country Public Radio

"A fine piece of writing and notable for its clear-eyed look at the realities of modern military service."
— Chicago Tribune

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Private Jonny Henderson 20.	—	20	20.
Sergeant Stephen Hughes Early to mid 30s.	—	30s	Early to mid 30s.
Sergeant Chris Anders Early to mid 30s.	—	30s	Early to mid 30s.
Master Corporal Tanya Young Late 20s.	—	20s	Late 20s.