Category: America in One Room

America in One Room, Mainstage

Meet Lisa, The Referee of “America in One Room”

Inspired by the real-life convention of the same name, FST’s World Premiere production of America in One Room by Jason Odell Williams explores what could happen if you put a diverse group of people from across the country in the same room and ask them to open up about some of their most firmly held beliefs. As the conversation moves from the hotel’s continental breakfast to more serious issues, … Continue reading Meet Lisa, The Referee of “America in One Room”

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America in One Room, Mainstage

FST Mounts World Premiere of “America in One Room”

by Lydia Baxter and Jena Rashid When playwright Jason Odell Williams saw a 2019 article in the New York Times with a photo featuring hundreds of faces staring back at him, theatrical inspiration struck like lighting. “There were people of all ages, races, and genders from across the country,” said the playwright. The article was about the America in One Room convention, which took place … Continue reading FST Mounts World Premiere of “America in One Room”

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America in One Room, Mainstage

Meeting: America

Nine strangers are stuck in a room together for three days. There, they’re expected to open up about some of their most personal and strongly held beliefs over granola bars and mediocre coffee. What could possibly go wrong? And will they all make it out alive? Mike’s a middle-aged man from Michigan working through some anger issues. Faith is a Black woman in her late … Continue reading Meeting: America

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