9/11 drew a nation together and forever linked the lives of two men from different generations. Set against the tragedy of the attacks and the war that followed, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story brings audiences inside the lived experiences of World Trade Center firefighter Bill Spade — the sole survivor of FDNY Rescue Company 5 — and combat veteran Jaymes Poling, who served three tours in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division. Through powerful storytelling, they relive the moments that changed their lives and reveal an unexpected bond built on strength, meaning, and the lasting weight carried after service.
Created by internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci and veteran Jaymes Poling, this moving live performance blends storytelling, music, and theatre into an immersive experience. Farinacci leads a live ensemble performing original compositions alongside powerful reinterpretations of music by Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Gnarls Barkley, and others. The music becomes the emotional heartbeat of the story, guiding audiences through moments of loss, resilience, and hope in a performance that is both deeply personal and inspiring.
