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Bryan Doerries is a writer, director, and translator, passionately advocating for the enduring wisdom of classical literature in contemporary life. He employs ancient approaches to guide individuals and communities toward healing from suffering and loss. Through his theatrical endeavors, he fosters crucial conversations about the visible and invisible wounds of conflict, bridging the power of ancient drama with modern challenges.

2016
The Theater of War
The Theater of War: What Ancient Tragedies Can Teach Us Today
304 pages
11 hours of reading
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The narrative centers on theater director Bryan Doerries and his commitment to using ancient tragedies as a therapeutic tool for marginalized groups, including soldiers, addicts, and disaster survivors. Through an innovative public health project, he aims to harness the emotional power of these timeless works to provide comfort and healing, highlighting the profound impact of art on the human experience.
2016
The Odyssey of Sergeant Jack Brennan
2015
All That You've Seen Here is God
464 pages
17 hours of reading
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These contemporary translations of four Greek tragedies speak across time and connect readers and audiences with universal themes of war, trauma, suffering, and betrayal. Under the direction of Bryan Doerries, they have been performed for tens of thousands of combat veterans, as well as prison and medical personnel around the world. Striking for their immediacy and emotional impact, Doerries brings to life these ancient plays, like no other translations have before.

The Theater of War

The Odyssey of Sergeant Jack Brennan

All That You've Seen Here is God