Based on interviews conducted by Bone Orchard with New York City based media representatives and military personnel, THE SHOT tells the fictional story of the death of Brendan Zilinski, a twenty seven year old U.S. Marine from Pennsylvania who is stationed in Afghanistan. An embedded photographer takes a photograph of Brendan's body and this action sets off a series of events involving the press, military and civilians. 

Created in collaboration with playwright Cathy Caplan (two time Mabou Mines/Suite artist-in-residence; Lapis Blue Blood Red, Silver Nitrate), THE SHOT was Bone Orchard's contribution to an issue that is politically and emotionally unnerving.