The Department of English and Philosophy welcomed Arts in the Armed Forces to West Point. AITAF is a non-profit organization whose founders, Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker, bring top level talent from the performing arts community to perform Contemporary American Monologues to military audiences for free. This was the first time that AITAF has visited an Academy, and West Point is excited to be part of AITAF’s continued effort to bridge the gap between the military and performing arts communities. Under the direction of artistic director, Joanne Tucker, and director, Lila Neugebauer, ten actors performed various monologues that had the audience laughing, crying, and on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the cast and crew met with EN152: Literature, and EN367: Drama in Cullum Hall where Cadets had an opportunity to ask questions about craft and performance. The event was very successful, and we hope to continue our relationship with AITAF for years to come.
Photo: Actors and Directors answer cadet questions in Cullum Hall. [Left to Right]: Reg Rogers, Anna Chlumsky, Lila Neugebauer, Shane McRae, Joanne Tucker, William Jackson Harper, Jackie Cruz, Bill Heck, Marylouise Burke, Tonye Patano, and Saidah Ekulona