The drama of an investigation

Playwright Jon Bernson turned an investigative report about female veterans’ struggles into a one-act play.

The drama, “A Guide to the Aftermath,” debuted earlier this year at Tides Theatre in San Francisco as part of the theater’s StoryWorks collaboration with The Center for Investigative Reporting.

Watch “Her War,” the documentary by Mimi Chakarova that inspired Bernson’s play:

Listen to Reveal host Al Letson’s interview with Bernson:

Featured gallery: Actors perform “A Guide to the Aftermath.” Credit: Screen grabs from Tides Theatre and KQED