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American Son

Director: Jeremy Gillett

February 25-28, March 5-8, 2027
Briggs Theatre

One night. One son. No answers.

“American Son” by Christopher Demos-Brown is a compelling contemporary drama that examines questions of identity, race and family with urgency and emotional depth. Through an intimate and powerful narrative, the play invites audiences to reflect on complex social realities and the personal stakes behind them. Thought-provoking and deeply resonant, “American Son” offers the audience an opportunity to engage with timely conversations, making it a meaningful and impactful addition to this season’s lineup.

“The world premiere of American Son was presented at Barrington Stage Company, Pittsfield, MA in 2016, Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director and Tristan Wilson, Managing Director.”

“Original Broadway Production produced by Jeffrey Richards; Simpson Street; Rebecca Gold; Will Trice; Stephen C. Byrd; Alia Jones-Harvey; Nnamdi Asomugha; Domnick LaRuffa, Jr. & Co.; Greenleaf Productions; Van Kaplan; Willette & Manuel Klausner; Jada Pinkett Smith; The Miami Group; Lu-Shawn M. Thompson; Act 4 Entertainment; Gabrielle Palitz; Carl & Robin Washington; Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman; Shonda Rhimes; Bellanca Smigel Rutter; Salmira & Son; Jayne Baron Sherman; Steve Stoute for United Masters; Steven Toll; Dwyane Wade; Gabrielle Union-Wade; and The Shubert Organization."

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