The Brig is a play written by Kenneth H. Brown (1936–2022) based on his experiences as a U.S. Marine.[1] It was first performed in New York by The Living Theatre on May 13, 1963,[2] with a production filmed in 1964 by Jonas Mekas.[3] The Brig received three Obie Awards in 1964, for Best Production (play), Best Design (Julian Beck) and Best Direction (Judith Malina).