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CINCINNATI — Know Theatre of Cincinnati has joined forces with four other theater groups in the United States to present the world premiere of Sean Christopher Lewis' drama "Militant Language: A Play With Sand."

The play, which the author describes as "a play about responsibility in a world that doesn't make sense anymore," begins with the strife erupting after a 16-year-old boy disappears from his Iraqi village. A native in search of the missing boy is taken captive, and the American soldiers must hide him or risk losing their own lives. The soldiers battle wars within themselves as they are forced to endure loneliness, fear, betrayal and pain.

The play examines the consequences of war and the effects it has on soldiers and their relationships, Lewis said.

"With the upcoming election in November, the situation in Iraq will inevitably be a major deciding factor for many Americans," said director Jason Bruffy. " 'Militant Language' provides an entertaining, yet dark, thought-provoking look at the brave Americans that go overseas in defense of human liberties."

"The characters are a microcosm of our world. They come from all over," Lewis said. "They have to deal with others' prejudice and preconceptions. Class exists in the Army, just like everywhere else."

Lewis' "I Will Make You Orphans" was performed in 2004 at the first Cincinnati Fringe Festival and went on to tour for two years in the U.S. and Canada.

"It is a tribute to Cincinnati to have such a talented emerging playwright such as Sean Lewis choosing to premiere his play here," Bruffy said.

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how to go

WHAT: World premiere of "Militant Language: A Play with Sand" by Sean Christopher Lewis

WHERE: Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati

WHEN: Oct. 11 through Nov. 16

COST: $12

MORE INFO: (513) 300-5669; www.knowtheatre.com