American Son

Playwright: Christopher Demos-Brown

Rights: Concord Theatricals

Cast Size: 3m, 1w

Synopsis:

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.

Ratings:

Language: 16+

Adult Content: 16+

Violence: 13+

Pay attention to:  The play deals directly with race relations between police officers and both black and white races. The play also deals with the dynamics of interracial marriage and parenting. Officer Paul Larkin engages in behavior that could be interpreted as borderline racist (micro-aggressions).This play contains racially charged language and an audio depiction of a police shooting that is played multiple times. Officer Paul Larkin, Lieutenant Stokes, and Scott all participate in fight choreography. Scott will be in handcuffs briefly.

Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.

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