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Modern Warrior Created by jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci & combat veteran Jaymes Poling.

A live story, music and theatre experience featuring stories of resilience, endurance, and how people carry life-changing moments forward, told by those who lived them. Modern Warrior LIVE is a uniquely immersive narrative and music experience that chronicles one veteran’s journey. US Army Veteran Jaymes Poling shares the story of his three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home. Modern Warrior LIVE aims to break down the societal barriers that leave veterans feeling alone. It is a catalyst for meaningful conversation about mental health, post-traumatic growth, and the veteran experience. The production was originally created as a live performance, and the team has done more than 100 shows around the country since its inception in 2017. In addition to resuming live performances post-pandemic, this film serves as a way to reach and impact more communities around the country.

Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story is a live story, music, an...
10/02/2026

Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story is a live story, music, and theatre performance featuring FDNY firefighter Bill Spade - who responded to the World Trade Center attacks and was the sole survivor of Rescue Company 5 - and army combat veteran Jaymes Poling, who served in the war in Afghanistan that followed. Set against the tragedy of September 11 and its lasting aftermath, Spade and Poling share their extraordinary journeys, revealing a profound bond forged through courage, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Their stories are woven together with a deeply moving musical performance by Farinacci and a cast of renowned musicians, creating an experience that brings audiences together in remembrance, reflection, and hope.

Bill Spade & Jaymes Poling, storytellers
Dominick Farinacci, trumpet
Akua Allrich, vocal
Jon Thomas, piano
Peter Dominguez, bass (Ohio & PA)
Ilya Osachuk, bass (Texas)
Gabe Jones, drums
Patrick Graney, percussion (OH)

Created by Dominick Farinacci & Jaymes Poling
Produced by Dominick Farinacci
Directed by Emmett Murphy

10/01/2026

Former FDNY Bill Spade recounts preparing to enter the scene on 9/11.

See Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story in a city near you.

Tickets available at the link in bio 🎟️.

Just some moments post-show of our wonderful audience members 📸. Witness Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story for yourself. Ti...
09/28/2026

Just some moments post-show of our wonderful audience members 📸.

Witness Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story for yourself. Tickets available at the link in bio 🎟️.

09/27/2026

Do you remember where you were on 9/11?

Witness Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story for yourself. Tickets are available at the link in bio 🔗

09/27/2026

Combat Veteran Jaymes Poling recounts the sobering moments before entering enemy territory during his tour in Afghanistan.

Hear Jayme’s’ story live in a city near you.

Tickets for Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story are available at the link in bio 🎟️.

Experience the magic of Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story for yourself. Tickets available at the link in bio 🎟️. Led by int...
09/25/2026

Experience the magic of Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story for yourself. Tickets available at the link in bio 🎟️.

Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story is a live story, music, and theatre performance featuring FDNY firefighter Bill Spade - who responded to the World Trade Center attacks and was the sole survivor of Rescue Company 5 - and army combat veteran Jaymes Poling, who served in the war in Afghanistan that followed. Set against the tragedy of September 11 and its lasting aftermath, Spade and Poling share their extraordinary journeys, revealing a profound bond forged through courage, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Their stories are woven together with a deeply moving musical performance by Farinacci and a cast of renowned musicians, creating an experience that brings audiences together in remembrance, reflection, and hope.

Bill Spade & Jaymes Poling, storytellers
Dominick Farinacci, trumpet
Akua Allrich, vocal
Jon Thomas, piano
Peter Dominguez, bass (Ohio & PA)
Ilya Osachuk, bass (Texas)
Gabe Jones, drums
Patrick Graney, percussion (OH)

Created by Dominick Farinacci & Jaymes Poling
Produced by Dominick Farinacci
Directed by Emmett Murphy

09/24/2026

Sole survivor of FDNY’s Rescue 5, Bill Spade, recalls evacuating survivors of the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11 in Behind the Lines: a 9/11 Story.

Tickets available at the link in bio 🎟️.

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Thank you to all who joined us in Cleveland, Texas, and throughout PA over the last two weeks. Looking forward to bringi...
09/24/2026

Thank you to all who joined us in Cleveland, Texas, and throughout PA over the last two weeks. Looking forward to bringing Behind the Lines to the west coast for the first time, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Tickets: www.modernwarriorlive.org

We are loving these post-show moments from our tour with our audiences 📸💙. Experience Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story in...
09/23/2026

We are loving these post-show moments from our tour with our audiences 📸💙.

Experience Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story in a city near you. Tickets available at the link in bio 🎟️.

09/22/2026

Experience the stories and the music of Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story for yourself. 💙

Tickets are available at the link in bio 🎟️

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