FEBRUARY 2023 SALON

When a long-forgotten Vietnamese soldier appears unexpectedly in 2018, he shakes the comfortable lives of Vietnam War veteran Pablo and his wife, Adriana. As they revisit and reconstruct wartime events, they realize the heavy toll of past actions on their souls. Fifty years after the war, they are forced to ask themselves: can you ever make peace with evil done in the name of good?

Raul Garza is a Latinx playwright who has drawn acclaim for telling stories that resound with authenticity and sense of place. He boldly explores the intersection of popular culture and cultural identity, and incorporates music, spirituality, and the power of nostalgia into works that span time and location. When not writing, Raul vibes on kundalini yoga, devours pop culture, and travels beyond his means.