Basetrack Live

A multimedia performance based on the real words of modern day Marines and their families, BASETRACK uses photos and video from journalists embedded with Marines in Afghanistan; a live, contemporary score; and text adapted by Jason Grote (Mad Men, Smash) to share the stories of those stationed abroad and their families as they cope with separation and the uncertainties of war. BASETRACK was created for traditional theatre settings, as well as for military bases and tents domestically and abroad. It includes an interactive lobby exhibition and website where combat veterans and their families can post photos and stories to create a virtual museum, honoring those who serve. BASETRACK focuses national attention on the issues facing our returning veterans and inspires veterans to become co-authors of history by contributing photos, videos, and personal accounts of war to the BASETRACK website and to create media-rich educational resources for schools and communities with authentic accounts of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Created by Edward Bilous
Co-composed by Edward Bilous, Michelle Dibucci, and Greg Kalember
Adapted by Jason Grote
Directed by Seth Bockley
Presented in association with ArKtype