The Waldo Theatre presents a live staged reading of Deployed, written by Nicola Smith and Samantha Lazar, and directed by Anna Belknap. The cast of seven talented actors comprises both veterans and non-veterans.

Deployed explores what it means to do one’s duty and to serve with honor. It also addresses some of the most pressing issues to confront Americans in recent years, shedding light on military life today. Deployed weaves together the original stories of U.S. women veterans, in verbatim accounts, to delve into the unique challenges of being a woman in the United States military. It gives voice to stories that are often kept hidden: stories of ambition and the desire to prove oneself, stories of oppression and resilience, stories of assault and abuse, and through it all, stories of pride in service. 

Deployed – a staged reading – will be presented on Saturday evening May 20 at 7:00PM, and on Sunday afternoon May 21 at 2:00PM. Each performance will be followed by a live Q&A with representatives from state and federal veterans’ services organizations. Tickets are $10, and admission is free to all U.S. military veterans (with military ID). Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.thewaldotheatre.org/theatre, or at the Box Office 30 minutes before each show. Donations collected at each performance will benefit Sisters in Arms, giving hope and shelter to Maine’s women veterans and their children.

Please be advised: This play deals with issues related to service in the military, including military sexual trauma (MST), and is not recommended for children under age 16. Some of the content of this production may be emotionally challenging to individuals who have experienced past trauma. Representatives from state and federal veterans healthcare and services organizations will be present during and after each production to provide support and referrals as needed.

Free parking is available behind our building, on Main Street; Friendship Street; in the 8 spaces on Glidden Street; in the Kuhn Parking lot (beside the masonic lodge on Main Street); and in the lot behind Perch and The Narrows. Please DO NOT park on School Street, as parking there is prohibited.