An American Video Store

For anyone who grew up with Blockbuster which essentially is everyone I know, An American Video Store seeks to capture that bygone era of the brick and mortar movie renting experience. The story takes place over several years as we peek into the lives of two sisters Leah (Aidan Rees), Rachel (Kristin Morris) and John (Jeff Coppage), the proprietor of this particular Blockbuster Video location. Following these relationships and others Playwright/Director and Narrator Thomas J. Wortham sews together a narrative that comments on a range of topics from death and date night to persuading the clerk to erase those pesky late charges....and...dare I say it!?!?....Netflix. This play is a solid watch for anyone that ever found safety and refuge in... full review

A charming, touching and familiar story that is about a lot more than video stores. It's a about human connection, pain, love and loss. A wonderful cast takes you on quite a delightful, bittersweet journey. ... full review

An American Video store was truly a nostalgic, heartwarming and beautifully acted narrative. I would recommend this play to anyone, I feel so honored to have seen it as it is a great production!... full review

What a heartfelt and humorous look at a cultural touchstone that will only exist in our memories. For someone who religiously visited and ultimately worked at (for several years) Blockbuster and for anyone who appreciates the ways in which movies shape ourselves, our identities and our values, our friendships and relationships, this was a truly satisfying piece of theatre.... full review

If you have a love for the nostalgic and classic movies, while enjoying a light hearted but poignant story, with excellent performances and whip smart dialogue, this is the piece of theater for you. Highly recommend. You'll laugh, you'll remember and you'll question if all the technological gifts we have are worth it. Go go go.... full review

A fantastic trip down memory lane with rich characters and dialogue. Funny, nostalgic, and touching. GREAT SHOW!... full review

More a story told in a Blockbuster than a story about Blockbuster, but the play is better for it. A really engrossing tale about growing up with a cast of well-written, well-acted characters. This is a play I really wanted to see because of how much Blockbuster meant to me growing up and I feel like it delivered.... full review

A truly entertaining piece that takes you back to the era of the video store, in this case Blockbuster. It was humorous, educational and very touching as the writer added a great personal storyline to parallel the fall of Blockbuster. I felt the range of emotions throughout the production, and there were genuine laughs from the whole audience. The writer/director/narrator did a fantastic job parsing out the story and also engaging the audience with each era of Blockbuster. You'll find yourself smiling for the whole hour but also find yourself touched. The ensemble cast really delivered great performances with engaging, unique characters. Can't recommend it enough. You'll leave the show with a big smile on your face.... full review

Great show! Funny, nostalgic, and poignant. ... full review

This show crept up on me, stole my heart and left me nostalgic for times I haven't thought about in years. The performances are solid with standout work from Aidan Rees and Kristin Morris who portray sisters with a vulnerability that steers clear of melodrama. ... full review