The Green Light Ghost Light Project (GLGLP) is dedicated to highlighting the voices of our local Veteran community. It is a combination of the “Greenlight a Vet” initiative, in which communities light a green light to show support for veterans, and the Ghost Light Project, in which theaters leave a light on to signal that the theater is a safe space for all.

Past Events

Memorial Day Reflection Walk – May 2021

The GLGLP was launched in May 2021 with a Memorial Day Reflection Walk which featured stories and reflections of the families of the “Rhode Island Nine”, the nine Rhode Island Marines who lost their lives during the Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23, 1983. The walk began at Trinity Rep, continued with stories along Westminster St, ending at the new Beirut Memorial on Dyer St.

Veteran Voices – November 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024

Listen to the stories of local veterans in their own words with Veteran Voices, presented as a part of Trinity Rep’s Green Light Ghost Light Project. The event will feature performances, music, and readings from local veterans about their time during and after military service. Click here to learn more

Gallery

From 2021 Veterans Voices: The Providence chapter of Guitars for Vets plays classic rock songs such as Have You Ever Seen the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Photo by Marisa Lenardson.
From 2021 Veterans Voices: Kevin Big Luxe Luther performs an original piece based on his experiences in the U.S. military in Iraq. Photo by Marisa Lenardson.
From 2021 Veterans Voices: Dora Vasquez-Hellner discusses her 23-year-long Army career and the challenges she faced as a Latina female veteran. Photo by Marisa Lenardson.