I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME is Coming to Savannah Repertory Theatre

​Savannah Repertory Theatre will present I Carry Your Heart With Me, a solo play by Jennifer Blackmer, running February 26 – March 8, 2026, at the Vintage Events Center. Directed by Lisa Adler and starring Suzi Bass Award–winning actor Carolyn Cook. 

Set during the Vietnam War, the story follows Esther Shannon, a young U.S. Air Force stenographer transcribing the testimonies of returning prisoners of war. When a soldier she interviews disappears, Esther is drawn into a moral and emotional reckoning that explores memory, love, and the cost of bearing witness. Inspired by the playwright's mother's real-life experience, the script blends fact and fiction with poetic clarity and precision.
“When Lisa Adler sent me this script two years ago, I immediately thought, this is must-see theatre,” said Natasha Drena, Producing Artistic Director of Savannah Repertory Theatre. “The moment I saw Carolyn's portrayal of Esther, I knew it was a perfect fit for our audience. Everyone around me — regardless of age — sat completely riveted by the storytelling.”