"The Morning Air"
By Ben Fortier
Symphonies of finches,
Greet us as we step into
The crisp, morning air.
Purple and lavender
Brush strokes of clouds.
Another day is granted.
A chorus of cardinals,
Red wings flutter.
Their song
Brings comfort.
Native Rhode Islander and proclaimed Renaissance Man, Iraq veteran Benjamin Fortier is a multi-talented writer, musician, and technology geek. He is currently in school (again) studying computer networking and cybersecurity. His day job is in service to his rescue dog, Princess Peppa Pig the American Bully. He is the author of Stones of the Wooded Valley and The Silent Whispers of Omens.
What’s happening at VetRep…
Did you know that VetRep is now producing the annual Cornwall 4th of July Pageant? The pageant has a rich history going back over 50 years and we’re honored to take the reins and tell Cornwall’s story in a way you’ll probably find shorter, faster and funnier. This is the community theater production you’ve all been asking for – local, non-professional actors (and some pretty familiar faces!), and a script that is equal parts local history, American history and Monty Python, we’ll even have performances from Cornwall’s own Dance Design School! If you’re in the area, come check it out at 6:30pm on July 4th – immediately following the parade and right in front of town hall.
VetRep is thrilled to present seven veteran-authored 10-minute plays each Saturday night during July. Denis Meadows’ poignantly thrilling A Brush Against the Indifference of the Universe, Arianna Rose’s funny Sex, Lies & Syrofoam, Richard Fouts’ madcap comedy Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Jack Rushton’s provocative George’s Radio, Terry Glaser’s Greek myth-turned-film noir The Big Dark, Donald Ranard’s thoughtful Elbow.Apple.Carpet.Saddle.Bubble, and VetRep Artist-in-Residence Daniel Guyton’s absurdist Service for None. Get your tickets here before they sell out!
We are currently offering multiple dates for our online and in-person Playwriting for Veterans classes, and our Acting for Beginners class is now being offered weekly every Saturday from 10am-12pm. Scholarships for qualifying veterans, as well as multi-class passes are available. Registration details can be found here.