Fatherland is a finely calibrated, surprisingly affecting new work of verbatim theater that tells the true story of Guy Wesley Reffitt, a rioter sent to prison for his role in the Capitol attack. It explores profound grief, particularly the pain of no longer recognizing a parent or child, alongside a collective sense of loss for one’s country. The emotional depth created through this narrative shines a light on the chaos of contemporary America, making it a striking and timely theatrical experience.
The theater has always been a place in which to search the dark corners of a nation's soul, and to sit with grief. Fatherland encapsulates this essence by depicting the intense dynamics between a father and son deeply affected by the January 6 event. It embodies not just personal heartache over familial disconnection, but also the wider societal rift felt in a country grappling with its own identity. This blend of personal and political grief is central to the play's powerful impact.
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