75 min. / Theatre M / $15
My Life in the Trenches is the story of a southern Army brat who tries to make peace with the paradox of her life: her mother was a Quaker, her father was a soldier, making her passive/aggressive. To which her therapist replies, "Hmmm. That'll be $95."
It's a 40-year siege from performing in her bedroom through her involvement in the antiwar movement of the early '70s in the south to supporting herself as an actress in New York City. But first she must battle her addictions to over-achieving, exercise, her father, her husband, and the spotlight. A real war story of a woman's courage to empower herself to trust her heart, follow her dreams, and live an authentic life. It's about Jill's survival and strength, transformation and growth, while always using humor to survive. One doesn't have to be a star to matter. There is grace and honor in a job well done.