New play focuses on disabled Iraq vet, paralyzed firefighter, aneurysm survivor

Broadway World reports:

The Public Theater will present staged readings of 12 new plays by the inaugural class of the Emerging Writers Group, an annual program that targets playwrights at the earliest stages of their careers and nurtures their artistic growth by providing necessary resources and support.

The Spotlight Series, running April 13-June 29, will combine first-rate theatrical talent with new works written and developed by members of the Emerging Writers Group during their time at The Public.

On Thursday, April 30, "I STAND CORRECTED," written by Akin Salawu, (pictured) will be staged. Its description: While in rehab, a paralyzed 9/11 fireman, an Iraq Vet amputee, an aneurysm survivor, and a hate crime victim learn to fall seven times but get up eight.