The Brig (play)

The Brig is a play written by Kenneth H. Brown (1936–2022) based on his experiences as a U.S. Marine. It was first performed in New York by The Living Theatre on May 13, 1963, with a production filmed in 1964 by Jonas Mekas. The Brig received three Obie Awards in 1964, for Best Production (play), Best Design (Julian Beck) and Best Direction (Judith Malina).