"American Falls"

"American Falls": New Drama Captures Complexities of Contemporary Life

An "Our Town" for our times, "American Falls" is a panoramic shot of small-town life that brims with the spontaneity and authenticity of a selfie. In this bold new drama, playwright Miki Johnson imagines the lives of both the living and the dead in a contemporary account of family, home and love. Along the way, pop culture references -- from NPR to "Harry and the Hendersons" to "Law and Order: SVU" to Frank Capra -- anchor the play in real life, even as they hint at larger meanings beyond the everyday. Chris Fields directs an exciting production for the ever-adventurous Echo Theater Company.