"Here, a central character hides behind so many layers of deceit, he almost believes his own version of the truth while his wife refuses to believe their son died in the war. The pitfalls of capitalism and the hollowness of the American Dream certainly resonate today as they did after World War II."
"Real-life couple Jimmy Smits (Joe Keller) and Wanda De Jesus (Kate Keller) bring their extensive experience and star power to Miller's work. Although a bit unsteady in Act I, the couple brings a powerful intensity and honesty to their characters in Act II."
"Anna Louizos creates the perfect setting for Miller's seminal work to unfold. Two beautifully detailed homes surrounding a welcoming backyard gives testament to the American Dream at least physically fulfilled. Russell H. Champa's lighting, especially the night scene with thousands of stars overhead, and Toni-Leslie James' costumes further the 1940s middle-class feel."
Berkeley Rep's production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons demonstrates the play's enduring relevance since its 1947 premiere. The narrative centers on a protagonist who constructs elaborate deceptions, nearly convincing himself of his fabricated truth, while his wife denies their son's wartime death. The themes of capitalism's moral compromises and the American Dream's emptiness resonate as powerfully in contemporary times as they did in the post-World War II era. The cast, led by real-life couple Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesus, delivers compelling performances that intensify in Act II. Supporting actors provide authentic energy to Miller's work. The production design, including detailed set pieces representing two homes and a backyard, along with atmospheric lighting and period-appropriate costumes, effectively establishes the 1940s middle-class setting.
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