A Note from the Director of All My Sons by Jason Peck
Director Jason Peck giving feedback after a successful dress rehearsal to the actors of New City Players’ production of All My Sons.
Thank you for joining us for All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s extraordinary exploration of the tension between personal loyalty and moral responsibility. Few playwrights rival Miller’s ability to craft stories that feel both deeply personal and profoundly universal, and All My Sons is no exception.
At its heart, the play asks: What do we owe one another? Written in the aftermath of World War II, it examines how love, sacrifice, and self-interest collide. Joe Keller’s decisions—made out of devotion to his family—force us to wrestle with difficult questions: How far should we go to protect our own, and at what cost to others? These themes remain as urgent today as they were in 1947, reminding us how deeply our choices ripple into the world around us.
What continues to amaze me about this play, even after directing it multiple times, is its transformative power. It begins as something warm and familiar—neighbors gathering, laughter, connection. And then, almost imperceptibly, it shifts. The story deepens, the stakes sharpen, and suddenly, we’re faced with hard truths about denial, self-interest, and responsibility.
Timothy Mark Davis as Chris Keller (left), Michael Gioia as Joe Keller (middle), and Caroline Tarantolo as Ann Deever (right) in New City Players’ production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons.
It has been an honor to collaborate with New City Players on this production. Their commitment to fostering empathy and creating transformative theatre aligns so perfectly with the questions this play demands we ask. This remarkable cast and creative team have breathed new life into Miller’s world, finding fresh urgency in his words.
All My Sons doesn’t just tell the Keller family’s story—it holds up a mirror. How do we balance personal ambition with the needs of others? How do we reconcile love with accountability? And how can we work toward a world where we take responsibility not just for our own, but for those beyond our immediate circle?
Good theatre doesn’t just entertain—it challenges us, lingers with us, and maybe even changes us. I hope today’s performance sparks reflection, conversation, and a renewed sense of connection.
ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller
Directed by Jason Peck
Set in the aftermath of World War II, the play centers around the Keller family and their dramatic dance between truth, lies, guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of pursuing the American Dream at any cost. Considered a masterwork in the American theatrical canon, All My Sons has been revived countless times across the globe since its original Broadway production in 1947.
WHEN
February 21–March 9, 2025
PRICE
$40-$45 Tickets
$5-$25 Pay What You Want Preview on Feb. 21st
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