AIN'T THAT AMERICA LOS ANGELES PREMIER

Ain't That America

John Brahan and Dan Schultz make their Hollywood debut in Ain’t That America. In this politically-charged drama, Red, an alt-right advocate, is bent on waking America up through violence. Pat, a traditional Conservative, must decide either to stop his only friend or follow him to infamy. While workshopping the material at The University of Mississippi last winter, Brahan wrote his second stage play with Schultz providing insight and his voice in table readings. In this production, Schultz serves as the director. Both star in the show, Schultz as Pat and Brahan as Red. As first time participants in the Hollywood Fringe Festival, this duo will perform on June 2nd at 6:30 pm, June 9th at 3:30 pm, June 10th at 8:00 pm, June 15th at 11:30 pm, and June 17th at 2:30 pm. The performances will be held at the Broadwater Studio on 1078 Lillian Way in Los Angeles. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on the Hollywood Fringe Festival website by using the following link: http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/5155?tab=tickets.

In his book, Alt-America, David Neiwert explains that right wing-extremists committed the majority of domestic terrorists acts between 2008 and 2015. Out of 201 attacks, right-wing extremists carried out 115. Some of the most prominent figures who linger in America’s collective psyche are Dylann Roof in Charleston, Stephen Paddock in Las Vegas, Jim David Adkisson in Louisiana, and most recently, Mark Anthony Conditt in the Austin bombings and Nikolas Cruz in the Parkland school shooting. All of these white men were rumored to have followed alt-right political ideology. With Donald Trump’s rise to power, the violence seemed to increase. According to reports from CNN, roughly 22 school shootings have occured this year alone. Across the country, Republicans resist the change necessary to stop domestic terrorist acts committed by white men who identify with right-wing extremist politics. Through Ain’t That America, Brahan explores why these men do what they do and how closely mainstream conservatism relates to extremism. Through their rhetoric, do Republicans in office inspire these violent acts? Schultz hopes that the audience will ponder this question and consider when the line is crossed between patriotism and terrorism.

For more information, email John Brahan at [email protected], or text or call at 601-596-5945.