Jaymes Poling's Contact Details

Jaymes Poling's Company Details

Modern Warrior Live

Cleveland, OH, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Arts and Crafts

"Modern Warrior reminds veterans they are not victims and can use their experiences to grow and make significant contributions to society."- Anthony Principi,Combat Veteran and Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001-2005)"Having lost my son to suicide, this performance brought me peace." - Instagram post from an attendeeRecently featured on NPR's Here and Now & Fox and Friends, Modern Warrior LIVE is a theatrical performance that highlights shared human experience, resilience and hope through the story of one veteran's experience when returning to civilian life, and through his recovery from trauma.Narrated by co-creator Staff Sergeant Jaymes Poling, who spent three years in Afghanistan as an infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division, this thought-provoking and empowering production details Poling's time in the military and his subsequent transition back home.Through a tapestry of Jaymes's story, as well as performances led by Modern Warrior LIVE co-creator Dominick Farinacci along with a cast of world-class artists in multiple genres, the production shares a personal and emotional journey of the challenges of military service and the hurdles veterans face when transitioning back home. This performance leads to a heightened awareness of the psychological weight of war, as well as the challenges faced post war, and the potential for positive growth.Since 2017, the show has been presented over 40 times across theaters, mental health conferences, high schools, trauma centers and veteran organizations throughout the country.THE MISSION of Modern Warrior LIVE is to build bridges between veteran and civilian communities through live performances, collaborative workshops, the sharing of veteran stories and discussions. Highlighting stories of post-traumatic growth, Modern Warrior LIVE works to de-stigmatize our veterans by focusing on the shared human experience, while providing hope and a deeper understanding across communities.