American Child

by David Robson

Despite his brilliant design for a capital city along the Potomac River, French immigrant Peter L’Enfant fights an uphill battle to build Washington, DC. Meanwhile, a century later, a distraught son’s discovery may hold the key to finally raising the dormant city and restoring the designer’s reputation. In the vein of Hamilton, American Child takes an intimate look at the courage and conflict that forged a new...

Despite his brilliant design for a capital city along the Potomac River, French immigrant Peter L’Enfant fights an uphill battle to build Washington, DC. Meanwhile, a century later, a distraught son’s discovery may hold the key to finally raising the dormant city and restoring the designer’s reputation. In the vein of Hamilton, American Child takes an intimate look at the courage and conflict that forged a new nation and created one of its greatest cities.  

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American Child

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Delaware County Community College, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization City Theater Company, Year 2012

Awards

  • Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays
    Orlando Shakespeare Theater
    Finalist