Theatre & Performing Arts
American Son September 17, 2026
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.
Set in a Florida police station in the middle of the night, American Son is a gripping tale of two parents caught in our national divide, with their worst fears hanging in the balance.
American Son, written by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Ebby Offord, runs September 18 through October 4, 2026, with a preview performance on September 17, at Friendship Community Place (5150 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60630). Tickets are pay-what-you-will, with an average donation of $25.
American Son is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
