WWU students write, perform 'US' theater production

An investigation of the young American experience, "US" is inspired by Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" and photographer Robert Frank's book "The Americans." The production explores why these two artists traveled thousands of miles to ask "what does it mean to be an American?" and investigates what that question meant 50 years ago and how it resonates for audiences today. Having worked collaboratively for nearly a year, an ensemble of Western Washington University students devised the original piece, which contains live music, singing, dance, and moments of heightened theatricality.

Video filmed and edited by Becky Tachihara | WWU University Communications intern

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Education

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• theater
• students
• education
• WWU
• Western Washington University

[bluehawkfree]

2:33 what is the song? (911 staircase scene)

[b3nninator]

I <3 You Jillian!!!!

-Ben

[mogandlola]

Saw this last week. It's an amazing performance by an incredibly brave and talented group of college students. My experience included laughter, tears, pride in my US Citizenship, and an amazing desire to read Kerouac and take me some photos!