All American

My feedback is from a writer’s point of view and a dancer’s perspective regarding performers’ use of space. I do not have the experience to give feedback on the acting or directing. The play All America, written and produced by Lynn Grant Beck and directed by Michael Strauss was beautifully written. The concept of having two families from contrasting times was imaginative. It reminded me of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. The play had something eerie that did not come to fruition. The suspense lingered throughout the play. This air of suspense reminded me of Poe and Alfred Hitchcock’s work. Again, the writing was excellent. ... full review

All American touched upon ALL the major issues that our society faces today in a creative, fun and poignant way. The story weaves two families from different eras in a unique and imaginative way (no spoilers!). It makes you laugh, cry and think. The stage direction and set design was well done for the small space. The actors were surprisingly excellent and brought to life the gifted, insightful and highly entertaining script by Lynn Beck. It was a delightful treat and I would highly recommend it to everyone! Bravo/brava All American for filling a hole in the hearts of all Americans, pun intended.... full review

This show truly was the crown on the fringe festival cake! I loved the use of the time machine. I think Dan Pausson performance was a powerful force on stage.... full review

This is a very well done, thought provoking play. ... full review

I enjoyed watching this production. The storyline juxtaposing 2 families from 2 different timelines shined light on the differences in family dynamics, culture, and technology over the past 50 years while also showing the common ground they shared. Their interactions across time ultimately create transformation in both families individually and as units.... full review

This show was amazing! It hit on so many important issues that today’s families are faced with in their day to day lives. These topics need to be discussed more and more. Kudos to the writer! ... full review

The play was absolutely amazing. Every scene felt important to the story and engaged all types of emotions. The cast was perfectly picked!... full review

I was very impressed with the quality of all the performances. It was a moving, important story about family, and the need for honest and open communication. Absolutely outstanding acting! Full of surprising twists. Bravo!!!... full review

A play that makes us ask some interesting philosophical and existentialist questions about our society in the past and present. What does it mean to be an American? Do the answers to today's problems lie in forgotten or abandoned values in our past? Would yesterday's problems have been easier to solve if we applied our modern enlightened perspective to attempt to solve them back then? Is mankind's nature fundamentally fixed, or can we grow and evolve past the self destruction of violence and war?... full review

I thoroughly enjoyed All American. It touches on important, timely issues such as the patriarchy, gun violence, feminism, trauma of war, and alienation/isolation. The play illustrates advantages that exist in two different time periods 50 years apart. It also demonstrates progress and the alarming lack of progress made over those 50 years. Pops tarts haven't changed. The cast is strong and united. Definitely food for thought. ... full review