My overall impression
Wow. Where do I begin? Tracers was the first professional production I’d seen, when the cast first performed it as part of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts company, and I was blown away.
It’s been a few months since, and having worked with John Difusco himself, the cast has only improved. From the very first scene we are drawn in to the commentary veterans face on a regular basis. Immediately after, we see their instruction, which ends with an incredibly powerful moment: 80% are targets.
The show is packed with not only the struggles of war, but the inner conflict of those fighting it. And the talent does an amazing job at portraying this. From the group interactions, to Doc’s monologue, to the powerful conclusion, I spent the entire show on the edge of my seat.
If you’ve ever wondered what live theater can do to a person, now’s your chance. The show was, and is, the best live theater I’ve seen to date. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, and I knew what was going to happen but it hit me all the same because of the amazing talent performing this piece.
Do yourself a favor, and go see Tracers while you still can.
