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John Bolger and Company Set for American Son

Performances of the play, written by Christopher Demos-Brown, begin tonight at George Street Playhouse.

John Bolger stars in Christopher Demos-Brown's American Son, directed by David Saint, at George Street Playhouse.
John Bolger stars in Christopher Demos-Brown's American Son, directed by David Saint, at George Street Playhouse.
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American Son begins perfomances tonight at George Street Playhouse.

In American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown, ​Jamal’s car has been pulled over in the middle of the night. His mother and her estranged husband rush to the police station seeking answers and their son’s whereabouts. With no explanation forthcoming and emotions building, this highly charged drama twists and turns to an explosive conclusion. David Saint​ directs.

John Bolger stars as Scott Connor. He is joined by Suzzanne Douglas ​as Kendra Ellis-Connor, Mark Junek​ as Paul Larkin, and Mark Kenneth Smaltz ​as Lt. John Stokes.

The creative team includes set designer Jason Simms, costume designer David Murin, lighting designer Tyler Micoleau, and sound designer Christopher J. Bailey. The production stage manager is Thomas Clewell.

Performances continue through February 26.

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Closed: February 26, 2017