American Son

By Christopher Demos-Brown

DIRECTED BY: Rodney Johnson*

Image: Logo for American son. A cracked American flag is covered. by a prison fence with the words American Son typed over it.An estranged bi-racial couple must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident.

Recommended for: Audiences ages 16+ due to severe adult language, adult topics, and moderate violence. (Why did it get this rating?)
Please note that this play contains racially charged language and an audio clip of a shooting. Viewer discretion is advised.

Dates: January 20-22, 2023
Location: Pinckneyville Community Center
4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Berkeley Lake

Cast

Kendra Ellis Connor: Le Titia Sloan
Scott Connor: Rick Chandler Bragg
Officer Paul Larkin: Santiago Vargas
Lieutenant John Stokes: D Norris*


 

 

Creative Team

Playwright: Christopher Demos-Brown
Producer: Barbara Allen
Director: Rodney Johnson*
Stage Manager: BJ Barrett+
Fight Choreographer: Becca Parker*
Set Design: Becca Parker*
Costume Design:
Lighting Design: Andre Eaton Jr.*
Sound Design:
Properties:
Program/Publicity:
House Manager: Katie Bates
Box Office Manager: Blair Sanders

 

Headshot for Barbara Allen. Caucasian female with curly dark hair.

 

 

 

 

*Indicates current or previous LAT Pro Company member.
+Indicates member of the LAT Intensive Program
^LAT debut