The Theme

When watching this play, one should consider the fact that the play is not a political statement about the war. Dying City is a story about those that are left behind after a war and the effect that a death can have on someone. Craig dies while he is stationed in Iraq. He leaves behind his wife, Kelly, and his twin brother, Peter. It is important for those involved in the production to realize that the playwright, Christopher Shinn, does not make a political stance in the play. It is not propaganda play. This play explores the psyche of two individuals who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. It show the different approaches that they take in dealing with their loss.