Press

“A strong foundation recalling Hannah Arendt and Primo Levi cradles history, theology, and humanity in a rousing questioning of the nature of evil.” Broadway World
“Unnerving and totally thrilling. Kahn’s script is tight and searching… it builds beautifully to its climax.” Theater News
“Terrifyingly current and timely – unmissable.” A Shiny Life for Me
“A powerfully written and thought-provoking play.” LondonTheater1
“Immensely thought provoking and important in today’s society.” Theater and Tonic
“Creatively brilliant.” Pink Price Theater
“Chilling… intensely pertinent.” The Stage
“Ingenious… remarkable performances.” Seen Anything Lately
“Gripping… Stunning, beautifully staged climax.” Jewish News
“A slow-burning eerie emotional earthquake that buries you in rubble. One of the most controversial and provocative endings to a play I’ve ever seen.” Alan Zeitlin, The Algemeiner

Listen below to the BBC Radio interview with “Canned Goods” playwright Erik Kahn.
BBC Radio, January 18 2025

In August 1939, a fake attack on Germans in Poland was the catalyst for war. Now the incident has been turned into a play. Rebecca Abrams speaks to the playwright Erik Kahn as the piece opens in London.
Jewish Renaissance, January 2025

The critically acclaimed “Canned Goods” is making its highly anticipated London debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Ahead of the run we sat down with Erik Kahn to learn more.
Beyond the Curtain, January 6 2025

The cast and creative team have been announced for the critically acclaimed U.S. production of “Canned Goods”, which will make its highly anticipated London debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough in the New Year.
West End Wilma, January 2025

The critically acclaimed US production is making its highly anticipated London debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough this January.
Culture Calling, January 2025

We sat down with director and writer Erik Kahn whose thriller “Canned Goods” comes to the Southwark Playhouse Borough from 16th Jan to 8th Feb.
AYoungishPerspective.co.uk, January 5 2025

The cast and creative team have been announced for the critically acclaimed U.K. production of “Canned Goods”.
Theatre News, January 2 2025

American Theater Group will present the premiere reading of Erik Kahn’s new play Moses in Berlin as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series
BroadwayWorld, November 25 2024
Playwright Erik Kahn photo

Lawyer/painter/playwright’s work about the Nazis to debut in Jersey
Jewish Standard, April 25 2024
Canned Goods review in Algemeiner

The three innocent men held in jail have a feeling they’re going to be killed. That’s the setup for the unforgettable play “Canned Goods” presented by the American Theater Group.
The Algemeiner, May 20 2024
Canned Goods review in Out in Jersey

A taut one-act play which, like most good thrillers, increases the discomfort quotient up until the very end.
Out in Jersey, May 18 2024
Chilling WWII drama Canned Goods premieres in Rahway

Erik Kahn’s new play “Canned Goods” takes its title from the code name that Nazi soldiers used for prisoners under their control during an operation that took place in the time directly before the start of World War II. And what an appropriately dehumanizing code name it is.
NJ Arts, May 14 2024
Audience Comments on Instagram

“As a holocaust survivor who lost nearly all my family to the Nazi regime in Poland, I found this play incredibly important and timely for today’s audiences to experience.”
American Theater Group on Instagram, May 14 2024
BroadwayWorld spotlights Canned Goods

American Theater Group (ATG), the highly acclaimed professional theatre, continues their successful season with performances of “Canned Goods.”
BroadwayWorld, May 10 2024
NJ Morning Show spotlights Canned Goods

Director Charlotte Cohn and Erik Kahn join The Jersey Arts Podcast to discuss the complexities of this world premiere show, the process of bringing it to life, and the importance of theater as a mirror.
New Jersey Stage, May 2 2024
NJ Morning Show spotlights Canned Goods

The American Theatre Group is presenting its new show “Canned Goods,” the story of the secret incident that started World War 2. Here to talk about it is Producing Artistic Director Jim Vagias.
NJ Morning Show, April 27 2024
Director Charlotte Cohn photo

“Canned Goods” Director Charlotte Cohn is a NY-based director, actor and producer.
American Theater Group, April 26 2024
New Jersey Stage article on Canned Goods

“Canned Goods” is a historical drama about the little-known incident which contributed to the launch of World War II. NY-based Director Charlotte Cohn will helm the production.
New Jersey Stage, April 17 2024