Powerful, compassionate, and heartbreakingly relevant, On Any Given Day in America... transforms ordinary moments into a devastating portrait of lives forever altered by gun violence. Spiess gives each character dignity and humanity, building with remarkable precision toward an ending that is both emotionally shattering and impossible to forget.

The structure, setting, and social justice issues addressed, make us feel like we are part of the play. We are these people on any given day in America! Spiess builds to a powerful ending that leaves us speechless and wondering about the characters for days.

The conception of this stunning play is both simple and brilliant: A series of scenes taking place in different spots in a mall just before a mass-shooter event occurs. The characters represent the rich panoply of experiences and identities that make up the country, but all are specific and consistently engaging. Each scene digs into a different social ill with a deep respect for those affected. The ending ties everything together in a breathtaking way that urges action without offering easy solutions. Spiess manages to capture America in all its ugliness and promise in a tightly constructed piece. Wonderful work.