"Who Is You"

by Chris Madsen

I’m newborn,
opening eyes
to yours.

I’m sophomoric,
in the ways
I deal.

I’m stoic,
until you remove
my armor.

I’m learning
how to trust.
Honestly.

I’m a million
miles of
empty road.

You’re a driver
who hugs
the turns.

I’m a man who
needs the woman
who is you.

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Chris Madsen is a former Scout Sniper and US Army Veteran. Read more of his writing here.

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What’s happening at VetRep…

VetRep is proud to present Michael Frayn’s “Chinamen” for our November and December Parlor shows. This legendary British farce has five characters and only two actors, and you won’t want to miss the final, hilarious performances of the season. We have enjoyed sold out shows all year, and while there are worse problems we could have, we encourage you to get your tickets to “Chinamen” before they disappear!

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Join us for the December 7th performance of War Words with New York Rep!

War Words is a Pulitzer Prize nominated docu-play in the words of the men and women who served in the U.S. Military during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, based on the playwright’s interviews with veterans of the 20-year Long War and their families. You can get discounted tickets to the December 7 performance – where VetRep will be hosting a post-show talkbalk - just use the code VETREP07 at checkout.

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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.