Arts in the Armed Forces, Inc. (AITAF) is a

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based in

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that brings arts programming to

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service members, veterans, military support staff of the United States and their families around the world free of charge. The organization was founded by actors

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and Joanne Tucker in 2006. The non-profit became an official incorporation in 2008. AITAF serves all branches of the military at US installations domestically and abroad. They choose content that features diverse themes, ages, ethnicities and experiences. Following each of AITAF’s events, the artists interact with the audience through a question and answer session. AITAF’s goal is "to use the powerfully emotional shared experience of the arts to start conversations capable of bridging the divides between military and civilian, service member and family member, the world of the arts and the world of practical action."

The Bridge Awards

In 2018, The Bridge Award for Playwriting was established in honor of AITAF's tenth anniversary with the purpose of recognizing an emerging playwright of exceptional talent within the United States military. The biennial (as of 2020) award consists of a $10,000 prize, and an AITAF produced reading of the winning work. In addition to bringing world-class theater to the military, AITAF is committed to supporting and sharing the talents of those who serve. This Award offers a deserving current military service member or veteran artist important connections with the theater community and access to developmental resources, helping to facilitate a deeper understanding and more active dialogue between military and civilian communities. The Bridge Award for Playwriting winner is chosen by a selection committee, judged each year by a notable playwright. Past judges include

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winners

Suzan-Lori Parks Suzan-Lori Parks (born May 10, 1963) is an American playwright, screenwriter, musician and novelist. Her 2001 play ''Topdog/Underdog'' won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2002; Parks was the first African-American woman to receive the award for d ...

and

Tony Kushner Anthony Robert Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter. Lauded for his work on stage he's most known for his seminal work ''Angels in America'' which earned a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. At the turn ...

. 2018 Bridge Award Winner: WAR STORIES by Vinnie Lyman (U.S. Army Veteran) 2019 Bridge Award Winner: TAMPONS, DEAD DOGS, AND OTHER DISPOSABLE THINGS by Shairi Engle (U.S. Air Force Veteran) 2020 Bridge Award Winner: LOCAL GODS by Anton Sattler (U.S. Marine Corps Veteran) The Bridge Award for Screenwriting was established in 2020. This biennial Award is open to all persons who are currently serving or have served in the United States military, regardless of age, experience, or background. This Award seeks to identify and encourage talented screenwriters/filmmakers from the military community. First time screenwriters are encouraged to apply, and the Award is particularly interested in elevating and celebrating underrepresented voices and stories. The Award gives aspiring filmmakers with a military background the resources and mentorship to advance their visions and refine their work. It encourages members of the military community to conceive of themselves as artists and to tell their important and powerful stories. This Award was created as a cinematic corollary to AITAF’s successful Bridge Award for Playwriting.

In Media

AITAF was the subject of a short documentary produced by

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in 2015. The documentary chronicles the organization's first trip to perform in the

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, a

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installation in

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. In 2016, Driver gave a

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that discussed the non-profit at length and which ended with an AITAF reading. Following the release of '' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', fans of the franchise donated over $90,000 to the charity. Driver released a video thanking fans for their donations.

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