All American

All American is a moving play about not being heard. Each character moves through life with a feeling of reaching out in the dark. It takes a leap through time to find someone to see and hear you more clearly than you can ever see and hear yourself.... full review

A smart and clever show about two American families from different generations mixing it up across space and time. ... full review

“All American” is a very clever and poignant play about a horrific, powder keg that is ready to explode and the healing power of time and forgiveness. The play is a new offering written and produced by Lynn Grant Beck and directed by Michael Strauss. It is currently showing at the McCadden Theatre as part of this year’s, Hollywood Fringe Festival. The play introduces two similar families, each with two impressionable teens, each simultaneously inhabiting the same house, although from two different time periods, one from 1971 and the other 2020. Twilight zone alert - because of the extreme chaos that is occurring in the lives of these two families the time continuum is fractured and the house that they both share becomes a time tr... full review

Very cool concept! Really enjoyed the two generations’ dialogue with each other on how society truly hasn’t changed too much, and how much work is left to be done in all aspects. ... full review

We thoroughly enjoyed All-American- what a lovely and thought provoking evening. ... full review

Play review Lynn artfully and sensitively depicts the evolution of the American identity. Between patriotism and matriarchal households, the audience realizes that the answers to America’s most pressing questions lie in our connections to the past and present. Although these times seem unprecedented, Lyn reminds us that people have survived tragedies before and so will we. ... full review

This is a fantastic and important play and it couldn't be more timely. It explores the disconnection, isolation and loneliness of American teens that's giving rise to these horrific school shootings. But it's not a depressing play. It's creative, inspiring and hope filled. If you see one play at Fringe, see this play and bring your teenagers.... full review

This is a creative and compelling story. Excellent writing and great performances! Funny and thought-provoking. Go see it!... full review

An excellent play, packed with wonderful performances. It deftly handles many of the issues assaulting American families, drawing parallels between our collective past and present, and manages to be poignant and humorous throughout.... full review

All American by Lynn Grant Beck proved to be a memorable and delightful night of theater. The ensemble cast delivered strong performances, and brought us immediately into their world. I was especially blown away by the character of Sophia who halfway through the show delivers a powerful monologue that has stayed with me. The play is told across timelines, and Beck’s technique of navigating the time warps is both creative and insightful. The production is fast-paced, yet flows effortlessly from one era to another. Beck’s writing has us riveted one moment and giggling the next. It was a wonderful ride! ... full review