The Guys: One-Act Play presented by Herstory Theater

Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living
In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops, live performance, film screenings, exhibits, and lectures. Together, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events, amplifying personal stories, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today.

History After Hours: Live Performance
The Guys: One-Act Play presented by Herstory Theater 
Friday, September 11 | 5-7pm
Doors and Bar: 5pm
Performance: 5:30pm
One of the first plays written immediately after September 11, playwright Anne Nelson’s one-act play is a sensitive examination of loss, connection, and the power of language.

In the wake of the September 11 attacks, New York City fire captain Nick has the monumental task of writing eulogies for eight of his men who were killed. Unable to adequately put his memories and sentiments into words, he enlists the help of Joan, a news editor and former journalist. Nick and Joan come from completely different worlds and, were it not for the attacks, never would have met. United through tragedy, Nick and Joan discover a shared humanity as they craft poignant remembrances of “the guys”.

Herstory Theater, founded by Virginia Wolf in Farmington, CT, focuses most often in telling the stories of little known women in history, but also takes on other projects with important (or fun) stories to tell.  Learn more at www.herstorytheater.com.

Part of American Mural Project's America250 programming, supported by CT Humanities and America250 | Connecticut Affiliate.