What I liked
I loved the entire concept of this drama! What did happen backstage the night Lincoln was shot? Will we ever know? How clever to even think of creating a show to ponder the what ifs and who did what! I must, must, must tip my hat to the Director of this piece, Jack Filsinger, for using the McCadden’s upper level brilliantly!! These actors were able to move like a well-oiled machine and it showed! And I also must applaud these actors! Truly terrific work done by a top-notch ensemble! KUDOS!
What I didn't like
As others have stated, let this be your starting point as this piece deserves more time to be fully flushed out. I could easily see this being a 90-minute show with longer segments for each character.
My overall impression
Walking into the McCadden’s space last night, I could tell I was going to be in for a treat! When writers with a passion for history and storytelling meet up with a group of dynamic, dramatic actors PLUS a most formidable director with a knack for staging, get ready for a most impactful fringe show!! The stage was beautifully decorated, the costumes were spot on, the lighting was hypnotic and the sounds were impactful and perfect! If you are looking for a show that is purely inventive, makes you think, and showcases some of the best of fringe, I cannot recommend Our American Tragedy enough!!
