Commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story is a powerful new production led by acclaimed jazz musician and composer Dominick Farinacci and tells a deeply moving story of survival, service and unexpected connection.
The show introduces retired FDNY firefighter Bill Spade, who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center, alongside U.S. Army Veteran Jaymes Poling.
WBGO's Doug Doyle spoke with Farinacci, Spade and Poling about the musical event that focuses on remembering those lost in the 2001 terror attacks as well as honoring first responders and military veterans. The show also aims to educate those who were born after September 11, 2001. A huge part of the production dives into mental health issues that followed.
Through live music, storytelling, and immersive production, the two men—linked by the events of 9/11 and the war that followed—find an unexpected bond in the cost of survival, revealing shared strength, meaning, and the weight they continue to carry after service.
Private preview performances will take place on March 13 and 16 at New York City's The Sheen Center. Public performances will be scheduled for later this year.
You can SEE Doug Doyle's entire interview with Dominick Farinacci, Bill Spade and Jaymes Poling below:
