Written by Andrew Carroll and based on his bestselling books of military letters “War Letters” and “Behind the Lines”, directed by John Benitz and presented by Chapman University, in association with Lexicat Artists and USVAA. The cast included several veterans and USVAA colleagues.

Andrew Carroll is the Founding Director of Chapman University’s Center for American War Letters (CAWL), an extensive manuscript collection of previously unpublished war letters from every American conflict.

John Benitz, Chapman University theater department faculty member, and director of “If All The Sky Were Paper” goes over lines with actress Annette Bening before the start of Sunday’s performance at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.
Photo by ARMANDO BROWN

“If All The Sky Were Paper” cast members take part in a talk-back with audience members after Sunday’s performance at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. From left are: actor Christopher Sweeney, actor Gary Cole, Chapman University theater faculty member and play writer Andrew Carroll, actor John Marshall, and Chapman University theater department faculty member and director John Benitz.
Photo by ARMANDO BROWN