This Veterans Day, experience the stories behind the uniform.
The American Soldier is a one-man dramatic production that reveals the struggles of American soldiers at war and explores the bravery of our veterans and their families as they try to return home and re-enter civilian life. Based on actual letters written by veterans and their families. It has been nominated for an Amnesty International Award and performed at The Kennedy Center in 2016,
2019, and 2024. The Library of Congress twice, two Off-Broadway runs(59 East 59, New York Rep), the New York Federal Reserve Bank, and the American Legion's National Headquarters. It has toured to over 54 cities across the United States and been featured in the Washington Post, The Washington Times, Epoch Times, the Huffington Post, Broadway World, Playbill, Military Times, Washington Times, and Time Out, to name a few.
Douglas Taurel recently portrayed Joe Petito opposite Thora Birch in Lifetime’s The Gabby Petito Story. His television and film credits include Chicago P.D., The Affair, The Americans, Blue Bloods, Nurse Jackie, Mr. Robot, The Cobbler, with Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman, and The Kindergarten Teacher, with Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Taurel earned Best Actor and a Best Director nomination at the GI Film Festival for Landing Home, the award-winning series he wrote and starred in about a Veteran adjusting to life after military service. The Library of Congress commissioned Taurel to write and perform his second solo show, An American Soldier’s Journey Home. The work has been presented at the Library of Congress, the Hoboken Historical Museum, and the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., continuing his commitment to bringing Veterans’ stories to the stage.
“A MUST-SEE.” — Military Times
“FLAWLESS AND POWERFUL.” — The Huffington Post
“A powerful one-man show that honors our Veterans.” — BroadwayWorld
“A moving drama that moves audiences to tears. So inspiring.” — The Washington Post
“Thank you for being an enduring voice for our Veterans.” — Scott Mann, Retired Green Beret, Operation Pineapple Express
“An important play for our country.” — Andy Stumpf, Retired Navy SEAL
SPONSORSHIP DELIVERABLES:
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Naming Rights: "### Presented by ###"
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4 tickets to sponsored event
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Logo or name recognition on:
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On-site digital signage (marquee and screens)*
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Franklin Theatre website*
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Cross-promoted on social (175k) and email (approx. 75k)*
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Opportunity for lobby giveaways (pending approval from Corporate Sponsorships)
*Subject to printing and publishing deadlines