Maurice Decaul is a poet, essayist, and playwright, known for his work that often reflects his experiences as a veteran. He served in the United States Marine Corps and took part in the Iraq War. His writing has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, Sierra Magazine, and on National Public Radio. Decaul has been involved in collaborative projects that intersect with mus...  Per saperne di più

Maurice Decaul is a poet, essayist, and playwright, known for his work that often reflects his experiences as a veteran. He served in the United States Marine Corps and took part in the Iraq War. His writing has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, Sierra Magazine, and on National Public Radio. Decaul has been involved in collaborative projects that intersect with music and performance, such as the theatrical production "Basetrack Live," which is based on his experiences in Iraq. He is also known for his participation in the "Holding It Down: The Veterans' Dreams Project," which is a multimedia performance that explores the dreams of veterans of color from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This project was a collaboration with composer Vijay Iyer and poet-performer Mike Ladd. While Maurice Decaul's primary focus has been on writing and theater, his contributions to projects involving music highlight his versatility as an artist who engages with themes of war, memory, and identity.Meno