Grounded

Grounded

By George Brant

Directed by Emily N. Wells

SEPTEMBER 8 – 25, 2022

Grounded tells the story of a hot-shot F16 fighter pilot whose unexpected pregnancy ends her career in the sky. After maternity leave, she is reassigned as a reluctant operator of remotely piloted aircraft in the Middle East. From an air-conditioned trailer in the desert near Vegas, the Pilot struggles through dreamlike 12-hour shifts hunting terrorists by day and being a wife and mother by night, leading her into a downward spiral. It’s a frightening reflection on war and the controversial wartime use of drones, and demonstrates the psychological effects experienced by a human who has the power of a wrathful deity.

“Grounded was one of the first plays to explore a new form of war…creating a smash that channeled Top Gun.” – Matt Trueman, The Guardian

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The Loft Theatre

Grounded is taking place at The Loft Theatre, which is located at 126 N. Main Street in Dayton. The Loft Theatre - Conveniently located between the beautiful Victoria Theatre and Uno's Restaurant at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, The Loft is easy to find thanks to the large red awning that stands over the street level entrance to the building.

The Human Race Theatre Company.

The Human Race Theatre Company - The Human Race Theatre Company brings the beauty, drama and excitement of live professional theatre to southwestern Ohio.