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MARY CONWAY feels the contemporary resonance of a new play set amid the manic and self-destructive patriotism of the McCarthy era
Jasmine Blackorow (Miss Bauer) and Michael Aloni (Art) in David Edgar's Here is America [Manuel Harlan]

Here in America
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond

 

“WHY should I see this play? And why now?” These are common questions asked by discerning audiences. 

David Edgar’s new play at the Orange Tree answers with its title, for this is a play exemplifying contemporary America.

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