Young Americans
A world premiere from one of the hottest playwrights in America!
Young Americans takes us on two road trips, 20 years apart. In one, an exhaustingly upbeat father and his stressed-out, college-bound daughter depart on a trip across the country. Their journey mirrors another trip the father took decades earlier with her mother — as near strangers, full of fresh hopes and dreams, on their way to a new life together. This intimate, music-led comedy veers back and forth in time, offering a fresh look at a U.S. road trip through the lens of the immigrant experience. Yee explores what home and belonging mean to those in transition.
Don't miss this PCS-commissioned play from the acclaimed playwright of The Great Leap and Cambodian Rock Band.
Young Americans
- By Lauren Yee
- Directed by Desdemona Chiang
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
For the 7:30 p.m. performance of Young Americans
The People’s Party: BIPOC Affinity Nights are a mindful curation of an environment meant to center the experience of people who identify as part of the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) — dedicated to generating a space for BIPOC individuals to engage with the performance in ways that are authentic to them. All people who self-identify as BIPOC, and their guests, are specifically invited to attend. Though no one will be turned away, it is encouraged that folks outside of the BIPOC community join us on another night.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE TIMES*
Evenings
Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m.
*Schedule may vary for some shows. Please check our season calendar to confirm.
Approximately 90 minutes. No intermission.
Audio Described
February 26, 2 p.m.
Sign Interpreted
March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Open Captioned
March 11, 2 p.m.
NOTE: Assistive listening devices are available for all performances.
We are committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to all of our patrons.
This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. It contains adult situations and language, depictions of racism, and drug use.
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