Photo: Duke University Theatre Student Presents Original Play THE MILES, 2/14-16

The Miles tells the story of the disruption of the lives of married couple Sam and Emma when an old friend shows up from the past. The one act examines the nature of love, duty and desire and what happens when they collide.

The work of musician Sara Bareilles inspired Li to write his play. "Part of the allure of music is that a song can come out of the blue, on the radio or a friend's playlist, and evoke a sense of kindred spirit," says Li. "I felt like I shared that kind of special connection with Bareilles. Her music served as an initial springboard for this project. Weaving her music into the text was simultaneously difficult and effortless. Over time, as the play developed, music and text became inseparable. Now, I can't imagine this play without her music as an intrinsic part of the text.

The Miles
By Steven Li (T'13)
Directed by Marshall Botvinick (Sr. Distinction Project)
Brody Theater, East Campus
Feb. 14-16, 8 pm
Admission Free of Charge