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Synopsis

As the curtain rises, the audience is immediately thrust into the chaotic action at the Deever family’s Ohio home. It’s 1947 and Joe and his wife Kate are desperately trying to seek out some divine message through their son Larry’s horoscope – he disappeared 3 years ago while serving his country during World War II, and though most people believe him to be dead, his mother is still holding out hope that he’s alive. The Deever’s other son, Chris, is resolute in his belief that his brother will never be coming home and wants to make a move to propose to Larry’s former girlfriend Ann, with whom he’s been corresponding since his brother’s disappearance. A larger issue further unites Ann and Chris’ families, however: Ann’s father Steve and Chris’ father Joe were former business partners at a munitions factory. Following a series of tragic disasters tied to their joint business venture, Steve was convicted of selling cracked cylinder heads to the Air Force, which led to massive engine failures and the consequent deaths of 21 pilots. Following their trial, Joe was exonerated yet Steve was sent to prison. A big question still lingers over both families: was Larry’s disappearance linked to one of these faulty plane engines?

Tensions flare as Chris and Ann’s relationship develops, and the Deever family is forced to confront reality as deep secrets are quickly brought to light. Where does the truth really lie, and how have the consequences of various decisions impacted both families? More importantly, can they move past previous tragedy and pursue a brighter future? From greed and denial to anger and agony, come uncover the truth in person with tickets to All My Sons!