Gertrude Stein based her text for Brewsie and Willie on encounters with G.I.s in Paris at the end of World War II, and this powerful adaptation reveals how relevant it remains today. A disparate group of American soldiers and nurses wait in limbo to return to their homeland and an uncertain future: What work will they have? What will America’s future be? And what is their place in it? Under the direction of Travis Preston, timeless concerns of a post-war generation are vibrantly embodied by an ensemble of young performers, including member of Poor Dog Group, to explore the hearts and minds of a generation for which “home” that has ceased to be familiar. Set in an empty loft against the backdrop of downtown Los Angeles, this layered production draws live-feed video and original music into the mix.

Directed by Travis Preston

Written by Gertrude Stein

Adapted by Marissa Chibas, Erik Ehn and Travis Preston

Original music composed by Andrew Conrad and Andrew Gilbert

Choreography by Mira Kingsley

Produced by Carol Bixler

RUN TIME: 75 minutes

LOCATION: Los Angeles Street Loft

533 South Los Angeles, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | Map

Doors open at 7:30 pm

PARKING: Ample street parking after 6pm.