American Son
By Christopher Demos–Brown
Directed by Deshanna Brown
January 30 – February 15, 2026
American Son is a powerful and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of identity, race and family. As an estranged biracial couple must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son, with their worst fears hanging in the balance.
Audience Notes: We encourage you to use your best judgment based on your child's age and maturity level. This show addresses themes of racism, racial identity, police brutality and gun violence, and contains adult language and situations which could be potentially triggering.