Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story, A new MODERN WARRIOR production

Sep 17, 2026 7:00pm-8:00pm

Studio Theater, Blaisdell Hall

Uniformed performer speaks at a microphone during a theatrical production with musicians on stage.

September 17, 2026, 7pm
Public $20 / Faculty & Staff $18 / Students $5

2026 marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story features retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade and U.S. military veteran Jaymes Poling. Set against the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Spade and Poling relive their experiences, revealing a powerful, shared bond of strength, meaning, and the human capacity to endure. Their stories, woven together with a deeply moving musical performance by Farinacci and a cast of renowned musicians, unite audiences in remembrance and reflection. This production was created by Dominick Farinacci and Jaymes Poling, and is directed by Emmett Murphy.