American Conspiracy

Benjamin Schwartz and Matt Ritchey always bring their A-Game to Fringe, and this show is no exception!... full review

The author has devoted a lot of research into the root causes of the attempted assassination of President Reagan in March of 1981. It was very creative the way that events were portrayed in three separate sub-sections: On the right side the dialog among government officials; on the left side the banter between mother & daughter in the restaurant; and in between the appearance of an obviously nervous John Hinckley.... full review

Clever, engaging meditation on American values spiced with non-partisan corruption. ... full review

A taught drama well-crafted by writer, director and cast. THIS is what we need more of in the American theatre scene! Would fit perfectly among one acts from Sam Shepard, Mamet, Sharr White. Garver and Schiller drive the action while Cantrell and Winston deftly listen and react from developed inner lives. Great ensemble performance all around. When your left wishing their was more you know they've conspired to craft something good...for America.... full review

I thought was creative with great cast a lot energy extremely entertaining characters in the show and there they played were top notch. ... full review

See this show! Great build, good conspiracy plot, great family drama... full review

"American Conspiracy still holds our attention thanks to Ritchey’s strong direction, some good humor, and some fine performances..." Read the full review at: http://fringereview.co.uk/review/hollywoodfringe/2018/american-conspiracy/... full review

The piece is an excellent play in progress. Ben Schwartz is an important playwright to pay attention to. I hope he develops American Conspiracy into a full length to explore the relationships and the motivations.... full review

interesting take on the John Hinckley story... full review

This show is bold, mainly for telling a conspiracy story in the midst of some rather captivating current conspiracies and political drama. Overall, directing wise you can see the talent and understanding for staging and pacing but the show needs another 30 minutes at least. These guys are going to put on competent theatre but with such a grand story the material deserves more time, especially if the audience is to stay engaged. With obvious affection for Tarantino, the writing feels most motivated with things the writer understands like the Beatles and a dream like wonder, but seems to float around solid political pacing and conspiracy drama archetypes. See the show for sure as this team is worth investment, but this won’t quite satisfy the ... full review