Set from 1969 to 1996 against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and its aftermath, ICEWORLD explores the lives of Ralph, Michael and John, three young men whose families are forever changed by their military service. The war destroys everything in its path, setting in motion a tragic chain of events that will echo through generations. Addiction and trauma take their toll on the men who return and their families, leaving one’s orphaned son and another’s fatherless daughter to reconnect as adults. As the two confront the buried secrets and trauma that threaten their chance at happiness, reality turns to the supernatural as Brian and Abby are summoned to ICEWORLD, a frozen Purgatory where past and present collide. Can love transcend even death itself?

OUR VISION: 

To help create a more loving, forgiving, accepting, and nurturing world for everyone.

“ICEWORLD aspires to be a moving theatrical experience that honors the memory of those who served, while exploring the lasting impact of war on families and communities,” said writer and composer Andrew Monohan. “Through a blend of realistic drama and supernatural elements, we offer hope that healing is possible, even in the frozen landscape of our deepest pain.” 

INSPIRED BY:

ICEWORLD is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of William "Willy" Pisana, a Vietnam War veteran who served both his country and his community as captain of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Police Unit and as an electrical foreman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Born in Brooklyn in 1947, Billy's life and service inspired the character of Michael Cohen.

WHERE WE ARE NOW: 

We are looking to make recordings and get feedback from theatrical presentations.