{"id":9669,"date":"2023-11-20T15:49:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/east-new-york-restaurant-supports-off-broadway-play-spreading-veteran-awareness\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:21:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T21:21:32","slug":"east-new-york-restaurant-supports-off-broadway-play-spreading-veteran-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/east-new-york-restaurant-supports-off-broadway-play-spreading-veteran-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"East New York Restaurant Supports Off-Broadway Play Spreading Veteran Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Chris Edwards for EastNewYork.com<\/em><\/p>\n

East New York Caribbean-fusion restaurant, Fusion East<\/strong><\/a>, is lending its resources to theater nonprofit Ruth Stage to help produce a new play which shines a spotlight on issues veterans face. Fusion East , a Caribbean and soul food restaurant in East New York, is one of several veteran-owned businesses stepping up to fund the production of \u201cLone Star,\u201d an off-Broadway play presented by theater by Ruth Stage Theater Company.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The play, which premiers next month, tells the story of Roy, a Vietnam War veteran trying to re-enter society while suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common psychological condition in veterans who have experienced violent and life-threatening events.<\/p>\n

While putting together the play, Ruth Stage Executive Director Matt De Rotagis<\/strong> sought support from veteran-owned businesses and organizations across the city. This led him to Andrew Walcott<\/strong>, a veteran and the owner of Fusion East.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis sounded like a great way to get the word out about how veterans are doing,\u201d said Walcott.<\/strong> Walcott, a life-long Brooklynite, served in the Air Force for two years and in the reserves for six years. He generously donated $500 to the play. \u201cI\u2019m a veteran. I know veterans who aren’t doing well, and I want to help get the word out in regard to veterans, especially Vietnam veterans who probably had it tougher than most,\u201d Walcott said.<\/p>\n

He also serves on New York City\u2019s Veteran Advisory Board<\/a> , which advises the city on issues that veterans face. \u201cMost people don’t realize that we have an active military base here in Brooklyn, which is Fort Hamilton Army Base,\u201d Walcott said. \u201cMany New Yorkers have no idea that there are veterans right here amongst them every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, 8% of veterans will suffer from the disorder<\/a> at some point in their lifetime, and 87% of veterans reported exposure to at least one traumatic event during their service. On the opening night of the play, representatives from organizations Warrior Rising<\/a> , VetLinks<\/a> and Freedom Triangle<\/a> will give talks about the grave issues that veterans face, like PTSD and
\nhomelessness. But don\u2019t worry \u2014 the play expertly balances serious topics with comedy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere’s a lot of light moments there’s a lot of humor in it as well,\u201d De Rotagis<\/strong>, who will play Roy, said of the production.<\/p>\n

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Matt De Rotagis in Ruth Stage’s Production of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”. Photo: Ruth Stage.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ruth Stage was founded in 2017 and operates as a nonprofit, relying on donations to stay afloat. Last year, the company staged a successful production of \u201cCat on a Hot Tin Roof,\u201d which received a positive review in the New York Times. But with rising costs due to inflation, De
\nRotagis said it\u2019s become difficult to make ends meet, making donors like Fusion East more crucial than ever.<\/p>\n

Walcott is known for supporting the neighborhood by donating food from Fusion East to nearby organizations. However, his support of this play goes a step further.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don’t just operate a business here,\u201d Walcott said. \u201cI still live about five blocks away. So, I know what is needed in this area.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLone Star<\/strong>\u201d will open on Dec. 3 at Theatre Row<\/a>, an off-Broadway theater in Hell\u2019s Kitchen, located at 410 W. 42nd Street. The play will run through Dec. 23.\u00a0 Click here<\/strong><\/a> for more information about the play, and to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n

Fusion East Restaurant<\/a> is located at 1179 Elton St., in East New York, just steps from the Gateway Mall.<\/p>\n

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