A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Young Americans
Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 2w, 1m
A Play in Two Road Trips
by Lauren Yee
In Lauren Yee’s heartfelt and engaging dramedy, twin road trips unfold two decades apart, gradually revealing a nuanced picture of two generations of an immigrant family.
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Cast Size
2w, 1m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
- Setting Two road trips from Washington D.C. to Portland, OR. The present and 20 years ago.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- Alcohol
- Strong Language
- Smoking
Media
“Heartfelt and clear-eyed… skillfully written… one of those rare stories where every character gets to grow.” – Pittsburgh City Paper
“Those of us without a direct link to immigrant experience inevitably underestimate the extent of our ignorance… Lauren Yee’s new play… gently troubles our assumptions and, if we allow it, will awaken appropriate curiosity about what we don’t know.” – Oregon ArtsWatch
“[Young Americans] asks you to reflect on a question that has no definitive answer in a way that takes a wide variety of perspectives into account. Especially in our current polarized environment, that’s an endeavor worth pursuing.” – BroadwayWorld
“Your nights out are precious, and this show is worth it… If you’re looking for the perfect date night to impress your partner or friend, this is it.” – PDXParent
“Lauren is such a gifted writer… She’s made the experiences shared between the two characters so universal that it transcends many cultures and really connects with both the artists and the audience.” – Inquirer.Net
Videos
Theatre Horizon Cast Discusses Young Americans
Young Americans – World Premiere Trailer
Hansel Tan on Joe in Young Americans – Theatre Horizon
Bi Jean Ngo as Jenny in Theatre Horizon’s Young Americans
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.