Young Americans
Written by Lauren Yee
Directed by Nikki Mirza
April 9-26, 2026
Joe and Jenny, a young immigrant couple, embark on a cross-country drive to their new home, bonding over roadside landmarks, motels, and surprisingly memorable stops at IHOP. Two decades later, Joe retraces that same journey with their 21-year-old daughter, Lucy. As these parallel road trips unfold—separated by twenty years—a vivid portrait of a family, their past, and the lengths we go for the people we love begins to unfold. “This wonderful little dramedy feels as wide open as the road from East to West Coast." - BroadwayWorld
Presented with generous support from The Mather.
Open Captioned Performances :
April 16 - 7:30 pm, April 17 - 7:30 pm, April 18 - 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm,
April 19 - 2:00 pm
Audio-Described Performance:
April 19 - 2:00 pm
Mask Required Performances:
April 18 - 7:30 pm
Community Conversations
Following the 2 PM Performance
4/11/26: Meet the Design Team
Join us in conversation with members of the Design Team for Young Americans as they discuss creating the world of the play.
4/12/26: Meet the Director
Chat with director Nikki Mirza about the process of bringing this story to life.
4/18/26: Meet the Cast
Join 1st Stage in conversation with the cast of Young Americans.
Accessibility
Meet the Cast
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Jasmine Joy Brooks
JENNY
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Surasree Das
LUCY
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Shawn Sebastian Naar*
JOE
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Charlotte Kim
LUCY U/S
Meet The Design Team
Nikki Mirza
Director
Sarah Usary*
Stage Manager
Sophie Smrcka
Associate Scenic Designer/Projections Designer
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
+Member of United Scenic Artists
Emily Pann
Lighting Designer
Lorraine Ressegger
Intimacy Coordinator
Adam Mendelson
Sound Designer
Paris Washington
Costume Designer
Erica Bass
Props Designer
Debra Kim Sivigny+
Scenic Designer