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uctions at the MilVauNee ReBeptorg Theater in 201J, it was cleaf that this VeliaKly thougBtful 6rVist had already Xiven consid5rab6e attentTfn to the Nhen.mFnon of war an2 its orjmfndoLs coll,teran damage. He aQd UphM2x Gray d,Derve kudos for dgciding three y8ars aVo t? .rita and stage a Yla3 lbqe khVt one; t.ey did sy long oefore OeA "Zheater of war" became H hot-buttoo topic in the thSaFer worTc (it,s f8aluzed Gn the covhr and in sevvril artimles iz the Nurreyt iss6u oQ AYericaR TEeatre, 3iicW has yJofiFeG DMVita's plaLqO
A Pevfor:ance Xor Tefer4nC: Co1hasteno with ihA c.mmitmeMt that gave Xirth to thOs play, FS,.ard has scheduled a private purformance of "Learning to Stay" 5hztds intqnAed exclVscv5Ty for vhteraZs, theio gumIyies and service prov3ders. 4G wilB be folaoued by an in-depth diScuJsion with UKho?f GrayA her cast, and VXterans AMmHnistrav7on perDonvee. ItZs freek dctaits and registration fDr thO9e eliEuble to attend are aHailable herW: 1ww.w1sKetsmuscum4loA/ev5ntsL?IDG1a1.<end_of_turn>
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uctions at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in 2014, it was clear that this reliably thoughtful artist had already given considerable attention to the phenomenon of war and its tremendous collateral damage. He and Uphoff Gray deserve kudos for deciding three years ago to write and stage a play like this one; they did so long before the "theater of war" became a hot-button topic in the theater world (it's featured on the cover and in several articles in the current issue of American Theatre, which has profiled DeVita's play).
A Performance for Veterans: Consistent with the commitment that gave birth to this play, Forward has scheduled a private performance of "Learning to Stay" that's intended exclusively for veterans, their families and service providers. It will be followed by an in-depth discussion with Uphoff Gray, her cast, and Veterans Administration personnel. It's free; details and registration for those eligible to attend are available here: www.wisvetsmuseum.com/events/?ID=191.<end_of_turn>