John M. Meyer is an artist studying at the University of Texas at Austin. His work as a playwright-performer has been featured in theAustin Chronicle, The Austin American-Statesman, KUT radio, and the BBC online. His stage-play “American Volunteers” won the 2010 Mitchell Award at the University of Texas, and subsequently made the long-list for the Dylan Thomas Prize in the United Kingdom. Much of John’s work draws on his experiences as an Airborne Ranger. He served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
With Poetic Theater Productions:
Guest on Veteran Voices: The Interview Sessions with Guests Karen Alvarado and John Meyer
Playwright for Veteran Voices 2020 in Poetic License: Renewal
Playwright and performer presenting an excerpt from Kuroneko: Vengeance in the Grove, an original theatrical piece presented on October 13th, 2017 as a part of a special Veteran Voices 2017 Series event before a performance of Outside Paducah: The Wars At Home
Playwright & Poet for Love Redefined 2016
Performer for Kicking Down Doors: Veterans & Their Families in Poetic License 2016
Featured Artist in Veteran Voices in Poetic License 2020: Renewal