Dying City takes place in New York City, New York in January of 2004 and July of 2005. The city and nation are far from forgetting the events of 9/11. America is still at war with Iraq.
The war started in March of 2003.
Craig is a soldier in the US Army. He joined the army before the war in Iraq started. He finished his four years with the Army. He was called upon to go to Iraq. He believes in the cause.
Kelly is Craig’s wife. She does not believe in the war. She does not share his enthusiasm.
Peter is Craig’s twin brother. He says he disagrees with the war, but Craig believes that is only a front. Peter nevertheless backs up his brothers beliefs.
The people of America have mixed fillings about the war. By 2005, it was realized that there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. America as a whole is losing faith in the war efforts. President Gorge W. Bush has just started his second term as president, and he is quickly losing popularity with the American people.
The action of the play takes place in an apartment over looking the city. The skyline can be seen from the window. The characters were able to watch the World Trade Center fall from their living room.
