The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, the first in award-winning Vietnam veteran playwright David Rabe’s acclaimed Vietnam War trilogy, follows a naive and directionless young man drafted into the U.S. Army. Alienated from his fellow soldiers and searching for meaning and status, Hummel’s life and military experiences unfold backwards after a fateful encounter in a Saigon brothel.
Don't miss Al Pacino reprising his Tony Award winning role. A limited number of VIP Packages, which include a post-performance cast reception and a meet and greet with Al Pacino are available now. Veterans and Active Duty Service Members may sign-up for access to a limited number of free tickets. More info go to: https://www.shakespearecenter.org/al-pacino-2020-pavlo-hummel
Proceeds benefit The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations and The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles’ Veterans in Art program.
Please note strobe lights, explosions and lighting effects that simulate war conditions are featured in the performance.