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Community Voices

Theater of War Productions brings theater to those experiencing homelessness | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published December 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM CST

Bryan Doerries is the Artistic Director and Cofounder of Theater of War Productions, an organization that brings theatrical performances to marginalized communities. Erica Smith is the Executive Director of Helping Hands of Springfield. They spoke to Community Voices about how the two organizations have worked together to bring theatre to those experiencing homelessness in Springfield.