American Conspiracy

Wow! What an achievement! This show brings you in from the opening speech, given by one of the actors in character! From the first 5min you have an idea of what you're about to see. 15min later you are on the edge of your seat and stay that way until the curtain falls! The work that Schwartz and Ritchey do with this material is incredible. They have brought to Fringe a story that is so connected with who we are as a society and where we've come. It's just breathtaking to watch everyone on stage bring this story to life. From the diner to the office these actors don't miss a beat and will carry you over the finish line with incredible ease! This is one play at Fringe that truly everyone should see! If not just for the sheer histori... full review

Wonderful writing from Benjamin Schwartz. Bravo! Makes me want to do cocaine erryday. ... full review

Wow! I enjoyed every second of American Conspiracy. The diner scenes were fantastic, and the emotional tension between mother and daughter felt as if I was witnessing a typical family drama. The interaction between the son battling to save the oil company and the self-interested banker resulted in a thought-provoking twist, providing an imaginative peek behind the scenes of politics and power. The story and dialogue were riveting. Great job to this outstanding fringe team, including the director and especially the writer! I hope to see this show move to more SoCal stages. ... full review

Upon entering the theatre, I was impressed with the patriotic lighting, and the design throughout the show was very impressive. The creative team utilized the space very well. The actors were very believable and compelling with their individual goals that they strived to achieve. It was well written & directed. ... full review

Great show! Was like watching a movie on stage. Superbly done.... full review

Incredibly well-done overall. Direction by Matt Ritchey really holds this piece together.... full review

A GOLD MEDAL...... full review

American Conspiracy was an intense well-acted and written play, switching between two plot themes, the women in the restaurant and the government. It is a different take on the Hinkley story interspersed with Beatles symbolism and metaphors that remind you how important the Beatles, especially John Lennon, were in advocating for peace in a violent era. We still have our conspiracy theories and this one was unexpected unless you know the history behind the assassination attempt on President Reagan. The playwright makes you think about things that happen today that we are unaware of and maybe don't learn about until years later.... full review

This play presents a plausible explanation, and does it in such a manner that you will leave the theatre contemplating that question. Playwright Benjamin Schwartz and director Matt Richey give us a golden opportunity to witness the possible behind the scenes dealings in this matter. ... full review

Fast-paced, high energy fun that allowed a few moments for the audience to catch it's breath. Incredible cast, every one of them deserves high marks. Great story, well-woven into the fabric of the known history of the time. ... full review