Dominick Farinacci & Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story

About this event

Venue: Connor Palace | Led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story is a live story, music, and theatre performance featuring FDNY firefighter Bill Spade - who responded to the World Trade Center attacks and was the sole survivor of Rescue Company 5 - and army combat veteran Jaymes Poling, who served in the war in Afghanistan that followed. Set against the tragedy of September 11 and its lasting aftermath, Spade and Poling share their extraordinary journeys, revealing a profound bond forged through courage, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Their stories are woven together with a deeply moving musical performance by Farinacci and a cast of renowned musicians, creating an unforgettable experience that brings audiences together in remembrance, reflection, and hope. Farinacci - described by The New York Times as “a trumpeter of abundant poise who plays beautifully, with expressive control and brings true musicality” - brings an international career shaped by Juilliard, Jazz at Lincoln Center, a TED Talk, and award-winning recordings, alongside a deep commitment to music and mental well-being. Poling brings a hard-earned firsthand perspective and a powerful ability to translate lived experience into meaning and purpose onstage. Spade - featured on CBS Sunday Morning and the BBC - brings audiences inside the lived reality of that day and its aftermath, sharing what he lived through with rare clarity, courage, and gravity. The music serves as the internal voice of the piece, deepening the narrative and revealing the humanity beneath the events. Performed live by a full band led by Farinacci, the score spans original compositions alongside reimagined works, heard through the emotional lens of the story. The production unfolds in a cinematic world where light, image, and space translate feeling into color, conceived by director Emmett Murphy. Inspired by synesthesia, the multimedia and lighting design maps…