In Act One, Richard's publisher is preparing an exhibit, a show with Richard's photographs. Carlson: The next thing they'll see is this enlargement with the words Family Album, U.S.A. Richard is very nervous. Carlson: Nervous about the opening tonight? Richard: Nervous? Me? No. I'm scared to death. Later, a newspaper critic arrives to review Richard's work. Carlson: Mitchell, so nice of you to come. Richard, this is Mitchell Johnson. Mitchell is one of the most important syndicated reviewers in the country. Will he like Richard's work?