Humor and Humanity Shine: PVT Wars at Circle Theater Festival

At this year’s Circle Theater Festival, PVT Wars delivers a heartfelt portrayal of three Vietnam War veterans recovering in a VA hospital. Co-directed by Michael Mekus and Chris Cavazza, the play captures a story that is as engaging as it is sincere. The play’s setting—a hospital ward—creates a close, intimate environment where the veterans, portrayed by Cavazza, Zachary Mailhot, and Shaun Memmel, confront their pasts while forging a bond that’s equal parts humorous and touching. PVT Wars excels in showing the lighter side of recovery, highlighting how humor can act as a salve for emotional wounds. It’s a memorable piece of theater that stands out in the festival lineup, offering something both heartwarming and real.