New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 2 | Page 61

On Stage :: Theatre

American Son George Street Playhouse , 9 Livingston Avenue , New Brunswick

Photo by T . Charles Erickson

Jamal`s mother and her estranged husband rush to the police station when their son`s car has been pulled over . With no explanation forthcoming and emotions building , this highlycharged drama twists , turns and builds to an explosive conclusion . American Son , recipient of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Award for a new play by an emerging playwright , is certain to challenge assumptions and ignite conversations regarding recent events and the racial divide in this country . George Street Playhouse presents this from February 7-26 .

NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol . 4 No . 2

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