Devised, Contemporary

Portraits of Americana

APU Theater Arts

Inspired by iconic American portraits, this devised performance invites audiences into the imagined inner lives of contemporary youth. Young Los Angeles artists transform still images into raw, funny and deeply personal monologues – each a confession, a protest, or a dream. What begins as art on a wall becomes living testimony, capturing the contradictions, urgency, and fragile hope of a generation coming of age in America today. By giving voice to those often unseen, the piece reframes Americana through honesty, vulnerability and wit. This 45-minute ensemble work is intimate, unfiltered and unapologetically human.

• Theatre
• £10.00
• 7-9 August 2026
• 45 minutes
• theSpace @ Niddry St
• Upper Theatre
• Age 16+ (Guideline)
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