Unknown Soldier
Architect Theatre/lemonTree creations (2014)
A solo show inspired by the actions of US Army Whistleblower Chelsea Manning, who leaked classified military documents to Wikileaks, revealing actions that took place during the Iraq War. The unnamed character, played by Jeff Ho, assesses their decisions that lead to their imprisonment while moving towards claiming for themselves a female gender identity. Outstanding Production, Direction, New Play – NOW Magazine
“Taut, funny, thoughtful and entertaining, this show is one of the best at SummerWorks.”
- NOW Magazine
“Outstanding. [...] Seinen and Ho have made something very special with Unknown Soldier.”
- Mooney On Theatre
A Co-Production by lemonTree creations & Architect Theatre
Written and Directed by Jonathan Seinen
Performed by Jeff Ho
Dramaturgy by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman
Set/Costume Design by Jung-Hye Kim
Lighting Design by Jennifer Lennon
Sound Design by Thomas Ryder Payne
Stage Managed by Marc Benson
Produced by Georgina Beaty & Indrit Kasapi
Photography by Alejandro Santiago