“Heartfelt and clear-eyed… skillfully written… one of those rare stories where every character gets to grow.” – Pittsburgh City Paper
“Great… this wonderful little dramedy feels as wide open as the road
from East to West Coast… Telling the story of two road trips decades
apart, Yee shows how the power of family and identity may be strong, but
the power of music is just as potent.” – BroadwayWorld
“Those of us without a direct link to immigrant experience inevitably underestimate the extent of our ignorance… Lauren Yee’s new play… gently troubles our assumptions and, if we allow it, will awaken appropriate curiosity about what we don’t know.” – Oregon ArtsWatch
“[Young Americans] asks you to reflect on a question that has no definitive answer in a way that takes a wide variety of perspectives into account. Especially in our current polarized environment, that’s an endeavor worth pursuing.” – BroadwayWorld
“Your nights out are precious, and this show is worth it… If you’re looking for the perfect date night to impress your partner or friend, this is it.” – PDXParent
“Lauren is such a gifted writer… She’s made the experiences shared between the two characters so universal that it transcends many cultures and really connects with both the artists and the audience.” – Inquirer.Net