Pentagon Papers

For the first time on stage, in this the 40th anniversary year of the Watergate break-in, the hidden history of the Vietnam War that destroyed more than one president is dramatized. In grand jury transcripts made public in November 2011, President Richard Nixon referred to the Watergate break-in which eventually led to his resignation as ‘silly’ and ‘incredible’. J-Powers’ world premiere play Pentagon Papers presents key passages from the recently declassified Pentagon Papers revealing the shocking secrets that led Nixon to create a team of Watergate burglars and eventually to the self-destruction of his presidency. Unlike previous works on the subject that explore the courtroom effort regarding the right to publish, Pentagon Papers dramatizes the actual secret history of America’s involvement in Vietnam. ‘The truth will set you free,’ said Daniel Ellsberg, who risked everything, including his freedom, to expose this classified information. Come and be inspired to demand honesty and transparency from our leaders. Written & directed by J-Powers (a.k.a. John Powers), Pentagon Papers features Jeison Azali, Caroline Do, Serena Dolinsky, Mark Jacobson, Stephen Juhl, Dave Kirkpatrick, Amanda Martindale, and Brian Sounalath. Produced by Santa Monica Playhouse and PowerPlayz Productions and presented in association with Vietnam Veterans of America.