ReEntry

ReEntry by Emily Ackerman, KJ Sanchez

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Productions (35)
Drama
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75 - 90 minutes
2 W, 3 M,  (5-11 actors possible: 2-6 W, 3-5 M)
Content Notes: Adult language and content
Set: None.

An unflinching look at the lives of Marines getting ready for and returning from combat, ReEntry is a docudrama exploration of the relationships between Marines and the civilians they fight for overseas and must contend with when they return home. Honest, moving, and surprisingly funny, this play is based entirely on interviews with Marines and their families.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

An unflinching look at the lives of Marines getting ready for and returning from combat, ReEntry is a docudrama exploration of the relationships between Marines and the civilians they fight for overseas and must contend with when they return home. Honest, moving, and surprisingly funny, this play is based entirely on interviews with Marines and their families.

Special feature: A note from the playwrights about ReEntry's main characters (PDF)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-11 actors possible: 2-6 W, 3-5 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language and content
  • Set: None.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-058-7

Published Reviews

"Provocative and Powerful!"

New York Times

"Gut-wrenchingly raw."

Military Writers of America

"Thoughtful. Raw power. Searing impact."

Variety

"Powerful high wattage theater. Scalding, moving, and highly entertaining. All it does is place hot-blooded life on the stage, a rare accomplishment that deserves to be lauded and, more importantly, seen."

Backstage

"In Emily Ackerman and KJ Sanchez's excellent documentary-theater work on Marines coming home from war, poor old 'imitation' gets a sharp kick in the nethers. Critic's Pick."

Time Out New York

Production History

SEP 08, 2023 - SEP 08, 2023
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV United States
Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV United States
APR 07, 2022 - APR 21, 2022
Montana Repertory Theatre
Missoula, MT United States
Montana Repertory Theatre Missoula, MT United States
OCT 25, 2019 - OCT 26, 2019
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND United States
Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND United States
FEB 15, 2017 - FEB 26, 2017
Seattle University
Seattle, WA United States
Seattle University Seattle, WA United States
NOV 16, 2016 - NOV 17, 2016
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA United States
Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA United States
MAR 08, 2016 - MAR 08, 2016
Public Relations Student Society Of America
Fargo, ND United States
Public Relations Student Society Of America Fargo, ND United States
DEC 03, 2015 - DEC 12, 2015
Gritty City Repertory Youth Theatre
Oakland, CA United States
Gritty City Repertory Youth Theatre Oakland, CA United States
NOV 09, 2015 - NOV 09, 2015
Cornish College Of The Arts
Seattle, WA United States
Cornish College Of The Arts Seattle, WA United States
OCT 16, 2015 - OCT 31, 2015
Live Arts Theatre
Norcross, GA United States
Live Arts Theatre Norcross, GA United States
DEC 09, 2014 - DEC 13, 2014
San Jacinto College South
Houston, TX United States
San Jacinto College South Houston, TX United States
FEB 06, 2014 - FEB 15, 2014
College Of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD United States
College Of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD United States
OCT 03, 2013 - OCT 06, 2013
BSC Theatre
Birmingham, AL United States
BSC Theatre Birmingham, AL United States
JUN 15, 2013 - JUN 15, 2013
Stockings For Soldiers
Baker, MT United States
Stockings For Soldiers Baker, MT United States
MAR 05, 2013 - MAR 09, 2013
The University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA United States
The University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA United States
JAN 31, 2013 - FEB 02, 2013
St. Paul's Friends Of Military Outreach & Support
San Diego, CA United States
St. Paul's Friends Of Military Outreach & Support San Diego, CA United States
NOV 10, 2012 - NOV 11, 2012
Performing Arts Company
Fredonia, NY United States
Performing Arts Company Fredonia, NY United States
NOV 09, 2012 - NOV 20, 2012
Theatre B
Fargo, ND United States
Theatre B Fargo, ND United States
NOV 07, 2012 - NOV 11, 2012
Class 6 Theatre
Mesa, AZ United States
Class 6 Theatre Mesa, AZ United States
OCT 05, 2012 - OCT 26, 2012
Frontera Repertory Theatre Company
El Paso, TX United States
Frontera Repertory Theatre Company El Paso, TX United States
APR 04, 2012 - APR 05, 2012
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH United States
Dartmouth College Hanover, NH United States
FEB 15, 2012 - FEB 18, 2012
Fairmont High School
Fairmont, MN United States
Fairmont High School Fairmont, MN United States
JAN 18, 2012 - JAN 20, 2012
Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Costa Mesa, CA United States
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Costa Mesa, CA United States
JAN 17, 2012 - JAN 21, 2012
Park Center High School
Brooklyn Park, MN United States
Park Center High School Brooklyn Park, MN United States
NOV 15, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
Actors Theatre Of Louisville
Louisville, KY United States
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Louisville, KY United States
NOV 11, 2011 - NOV 13, 2011
Theater Of The Seventh Sister
Lancaster, PA United States
Theater Of The Seventh Sister Lancaster, PA United States
OCT 18, 2011 - OCT 30, 2011
Round House Theatre
Bethesda, MD United States
Round House Theatre Bethesda, MD United States
JUN 21, 2011 - JUN 21, 2011
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC United States
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC United States
JUN 20, 2011 - JUN 20, 2011
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, MD United States
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, MD United States
MAR 01, 2011 - MAR 01, 2011
Armed Forces Public Health Conference
, United States
Armed Forces Public Health Conference , United States
FEB 02, 2011 - FEB 06, 2011
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Paris Island, SC United States
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Paris Island, SC United States
NOV 10, 2010 - DEC 19, 2010
Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore, MD United States
Baltimore Center Stage Baltimore, MD United States
NOV 01, 2010 - NOV 01, 2010
US Marine Corps Base
Quantico, VA United States
US Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA United States
MAY 01, 2010 - MAY 01, 2010
Navy/Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Control Conference
San Diego, CA United States
Navy/Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Control Conference San Diego, CA United States
JAN 11, 2010 - MAR 07, 2010
Urban Stages
New York, NY United States
Urban Stages New York, NY United States
JAN 24, 2009 - FEB 15, 2009
Two River Theater Company
Red Bank, NJ United States
Two River Theater Company Red Bank, NJ United States
No upcoming productions.
APR 07, 2022 - APR 21, 2022
Montana Repertory Theatre
Missoula, MT United States
Montana Repertory Theatre Missoula, MT United States
MAR 05, 2013 - MAR 09, 2013
The University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA United States
The University Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA United States
NOV 09, 2012 - NOV 20, 2012
Theatre B
Fargo, ND United States
Theatre B Fargo, ND United States
OCT 05, 2012 - OCT 26, 2012
Frontera Repertory Theatre Company
El Paso, TX United States
Frontera Repertory Theatre Company El Paso, TX United States
APR 04, 2012 - APR 05, 2012
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH United States
Dartmouth College Hanover, NH United States
JAN 18, 2012 - JAN 20, 2012
Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Costa Mesa, CA United States
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Costa Mesa, CA United States
NOV 15, 2011 - DEC 17, 2011
Actors Theatre Of Louisville
Louisville, KY United States
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Louisville, KY United States
OCT 18, 2011 - OCT 30, 2011
Round House Theatre
Bethesda, MD United States
Round House Theatre Bethesda, MD United States
JUN 21, 2011 - JUN 21, 2011
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC United States
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC United States
JUN 20, 2011 - JUN 20, 2011
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, MD United States
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, MD United States
MAR 01, 2011 - MAR 01, 2011
Armed Forces Public Health Conference
, United States
Armed Forces Public Health Conference , United States
FEB 02, 2011 - FEB 06, 2011
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Paris Island, SC United States
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Paris Island, SC United States
NOV 10, 2010 - DEC 19, 2010
Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore, MD United States
Baltimore Center Stage Baltimore, MD United States
NOV 01, 2010 - NOV 01, 2010
US Marine Corps Base
Quantico, VA United States
US Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA United States
MAY 01, 2010 - MAY 01, 2010
Navy/Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Control Conference
San Diego, CA United States
Navy/Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Control Conference San Diego, CA United States
JAN 11, 2010 - MAR 07, 2010
Urban Stages
New York, NY United States
Urban Stages New York, NY United States
JAN 24, 2009 - FEB 15, 2009
Two River Theater Company
Red Bank, NJ United States
Two River Theater Company Red Bank, NJ United States

Awards (1)

Critics' Pick, Time Out New York (2010)