A Documentary Theatre Production by IVP

In Their Footsteps: 2025 + Beyond

Experience the untold stories of five American women who served in Vietnam—told in their own words, brought to life onstage.

Walk through history

in their words

Images courtesy of OnStage!Festival; Stefano Corso (2021).

In Their Footsteps is an award-winning documentary theatre experience that uses the real words of five women—two military officers and three civilian volunteers—who served in the Vietnam War. Crafted entirely from oral histories, this immersive production brings their poignant, funny, and deeply moving stories to life.

Through inventive staging, soundscapes, and storytelling, the play transforms modular set pieces into helicopters, rooftops, bunkers, and beyond—transporting audiences into the heart of the action and memory.

Since premiering Off-Broadway in 2018, In Their Footsteps has toured internationally to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Italy, and Australia, and has been featured at major festivals and veteran conferences across the U.S. It was also adapted into a virtual production and an NPR radio special, which earned a 2025 Gracie Award for Excellence in Radio Programming.

What's Coming in 2025

The Next Chapter Begins in the Bronx

In Fall 2025, In Their Footsteps returns with a powerful new production run at the Bronx Music Hall, in partnership with the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC). This 250-seat performance and cultural hub will host our most immersive version of the show to date.

Performance Dates — seven performances across two weeks:

  • Thursday, October 16th

  • Saturday, October 18th

  • Sunday, October 19th (matinee & evening)

  • Thursday, October 23rd

  • Friday, October 24th

  • Sunday, October 26th

A host of events throughout the year will lead up to the Bronx premiere, including:

🎭 Live-stream chats with the production team and cast

🎤 Roundtable discussions with veterans, historians, and creative teams from past runs

🎓 Workshops on documentary theatre and oral history

🤝 Community gatherings honoring the service and stories of women veterans

Expanding the Reach

Our Plan to Bring the Play to NYC Schools & Cities Nationwide

Photo by Noelle Fair Photography (2019)

In 2025–26, In Their Footsteps endeavors to tour New York City schools, bringing a unique blend of live theatre, oral history, and hands-on learning directly to students.

Based on the real-life accounts of five American women who served in the Vietnam War, this immersive performance helps students connect emotionally and intellectually with history. Each school visit includes:

  • A live performance of the play

  • An interactive talkback with the cast and creative team

  • Optional workshops on oral history, storytelling, and cultural memory

Students will explore:
✅ The Vietnam War & its legacy
✅ Women’s contributions to wartime service
✅ The power of storytelling to preserve identity
✅ How art bridges personal and historical narratives

By stepping into these stories, students will experience history as something living, personal, and deeply relevant.

Photo by Noelle Fair Photography (2019)

In 2026, we’re aiming to take In Their Footsteps across the country with a multi-city tour designed to reach a broad, diverse audience through community partnerships and public performances.

Each city stop will feature:

  • Full performances of the show

  • Post-show discussions with local veterans, scholars, and artists

  • Optional workshops for schools and community groups

  • Custom programming in partnership with local organizations

We’re planning at least five tour stops, culminating in a special event in Oakland, California honoring the legacy of Dr. Doris "Lucki" Allen.

Ideal partner venues include:
🎭 Performing arts centers
🎓 Colleges and universities
🪖 Veterans’ organizations
🏛️ Museums and cultural hubs

Why It Matters

An Award-Winning Legacy

The 2024 NPR Veterans Day Special, Revisiting In Their Footsteps, won a 2025 Gracie Award for Excellence in Radio Programming, proving that these stories still resonate deeply. This next chapter is about bringing them to even more hearts and minds—onstage, in schools, and in communities nationwide.

“A celebration of real women in a messy and complicated war.” — Onstage Blog


“Unmissable.” — The Edinburgh Sunday Post


“What they have rendered is astonishing and memorable.” — Theater Pizzaz

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How You Can Help

Donate or Sponsor

Fund performances, educational programs, and outreach.

Become a Producing Partner

Help us expand to new cities and communities.

Connect Us

Introduce us to local veterans, schools, or cultural organizations.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all contributions are tax-deductible.

Join Us

Want to learn more or bring In Their Footsteps to your community? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you.