The American Soldier is based and inspired by real stories and letters written by veterans and their families from the American Revolution through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It reveals the struggles American soldiers face at war and their internal struggles to come back home. The show strives to help us understand how and why it is so difficult for men and women in the armed services to re-enter our civilian life when they come back home. Its goal is to honor our veterans and thank their families for their immense sacrifice to our country.

The American Soldier is the American story of how many men and women have put on and are willing to put on the uniform to fight, defend and give the ultimate sacrifice for what our country stands for.

Starring Douglas Taurel , directed by Padraic Lillis and consulted by Stephen Jobes, and was originally developed in Emmy Award-winner Matt Hoverman's GO-SOLO Workshop. The production was sponsored in part by C. Michael Schroeder and the City of Sedona. Stream from Home via On-the-Stage (LIVE STREAM - OCTOBER 22, 2021 @ 7pm) – $20

The Emerson Theater Collaborative’s mission is to serve youth, under-represented communities and artists with an emphasis on diversity, by producing innovative and exhilarating theater in Northern Arizona.  ETC explores timely themes and issues through new, original works and modern theatrical classics. We develop and nurture both emerging and professional artists, and collaborate with the Emerson College network of alumni and students.  Our goals include" (1) Reaching "at-risk" youth through educational theatrical programming; (2) Support our local communities by providing free admission to our performances to low-income families; and, (3) Donate profits to humanitarian causes.