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Experience the World...
One Play at a T ime.
On behalf of the entire InterAct family, I invite you to join us for our 22nd season. While we continue to remain committed to our mission of producing new plays that explore important social, political, and cultural issues, we are particularly excited to be offering some new and adventurous interpretations of our world this season. Through the eyes of three up-and-coming playwrights, as well as one Tony Award nominee, each of the four plays in our 2009-2010 Season represents unexplored territory for InterAct. Whether it be the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling in THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, the journey from well-meaning activism to transformational art in CITY OF NUMBERS, the provocative examination of how we tacitly reinforce the actions of our leaders in WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA, or the music-filled story of heritage and humanity in BLACK PEARL SINGS!, each story adds to the InterAct dialogue about our place within - and our responsibility to - the larger world. Come experience the depth and diversity of our world on stage at InterAct.
- Seth Rozin, Producing Artistic Director www.interacttheatre.org
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Experience the World...
One Play at a T ime.
On behalf of the entire InterAct family, I invite you to join us for our 22nd season. While we continue to remain committed to our mission of producing new plays that explore important social, political, and cultural issues, we are particularly excited to be offering some new and adventurous interpretations of our world this season. Through the eyes of three up-and-coming playwrights, as well as one Tony Award nominee, each of the four plays in our 2009-2010 Season represents unexplored territory for InterAct. Whether it be the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling in THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, the journey from well-meaning activism to transformational art in CITY OF NUMBERS, the provocative examination of how we tacitly reinforce the actions of our leaders in WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA, or the music-filled story of heritage and humanity in BLACK PEARL SINGS!, each story adds to the InterAct dialogue about our place within - and our responsibility to - the larger world. Come experience the depth and diversity of our world on stage at InterAct.
- Seth Rozin, Producing Artistic Director www.interacttheatre.org
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The World Premiere of
City Of Numbers mixtape of a city...
Written and performed by Sean Christopher Lewis A Collaboration with the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program
January 22 – February 21, 2010 Originating with a collaboration between InterAct and the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program (funded by a grant from the Violette de Mazia Foundation), City Of Numbers was created by playwright Sean Christopher Lewis as part of an outreach effort in which he interviewed lifetime inmates at Graterford Prison about their work as mural artists. Since its early beginnings, City Of Numbers has grown into a dynamic oneman tour de force performance that interweaves the stories of dozens of Philadelphians - from convicted murderers to victims’ relatives to physicians to artists to community leaders to Mayor Michael Nutter. A sobering, moving, and ultimately uplifting portrait of a city gripped by violent crime, City Of Numbers reveals both the sharp divisions and deep sense of community that define the City of Brotherly Love. www.interacttheatre.org
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The World Premiere of
City Of Numbers mixtape of a city...
Written and performed by Sean Christopher Lewis A Collaboration with the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program
January 22 – February 21, 2010 Originating with a collaboration between InterAct and the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program (funded by a grant from the Violette de Mazia Foundation), City Of Numbers was created by playwright Sean Christopher Lewis as part of an outreach effort in which he interviewed lifetime inmates at Graterford Prison about their work as mural artists. Since its early beginnings, City Of Numbers has grown into a dynamic oneman tour de force performance that interweaves the stories of dozens of Philadelphians - from convicted murderers to victims’ relatives to physicians to artists to community leaders to Mayor Michael Nutter. A sobering, moving, and ultimately uplifting portrait of a city gripped by violent crime, City Of Numbers reveals both the sharp divisions and deep sense of community that define the City of Brotherly Love. www.interacttheatre.org
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The World Premiere of
Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Paul Meshejian Commissioned by InterAct Theatre Company In honor of Cari Feiler Bender by her friends and family April 9 – May 9, 2010
Commissioned by InterAct in 2008 through its 20/20 New Play Commission Program, When We Go Upon The Sea is a provocative new play by Tony Awardnominated playwright Lee Blessing, author of A Walk In The Woods, Whores, and Going To St. Ives. Set in a high-end hotel room at The Hague, When We Go Upon The Sea imagines former President George W. Bush on the eve of his trial for international war crimes. Tended to by an inscrutable Dutch butler and an alluring masseuse, the President embarks on a long night of drinking, joking, and ruminating, taking the audience through a deep exploration of how we regard our leaders - loving them, fearing them, unintentionally deifying them. When We Go Upon The Sea examines an American populace that has grown strikingly complacent in the wake of extraordinary global challenges, exposing one of the world’s most intriguing and influential conflicts: the battle between the elected leader of the free world and a democracy of millions.
www.interacttheatre.org
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The World Premiere of
Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Paul Meshejian Commissioned by InterAct Theatre Company In honor of Cari Feiler Bender by her friends and family April 9 – May 9, 2010
Commissioned by InterAct in 2008 through its 20/20 New Play Commission Program, When We Go Upon The Sea is a provocative new play by Tony Awardnominated playwright Lee Blessing, author of A Walk In The Woods, Whores, and Going To St. Ives. Set in a high-end hotel room at The Hague, When We Go Upon The Sea imagines former President George W. Bush on the eve of his trial for international war crimes. Tended to by an inscrutable Dutch butler and an alluring masseuse, the President embarks on a long night of drinking, joking, and ruminating, taking the audience through a deep exploration of how we regard our leaders - loving them, fearing them, unintentionally deifying them. When We Go Upon The Sea examines an American populace that has grown strikingly complacent in the wake of extraordinary global challenges, exposing one of the world’s most intriguing and influential conflicts: the battle between the elected leader of the free world and a democracy of millions.
www.interacttheatre.org
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A Play with Music by Frank Higgins Directed by Seth Rozin Featuring C. Kelly Wright
May 28 - June 27, 2010 Frank Higgins’ play with music follows the Depression-era journey of two extraordinary women, each of whom is dependent on the other to gain acceptance in society. In 1935 Texas, Susannah, a Caucasian academic and song collector for the Library of Congress, visits a high-security prison where she meets Pearl, an AfricanAmerican woman imprisoned for murder. Hoping to record the treasure trove of spirituals and African folk songs that only Pearl knows, Susannah bargains for Pearl’s parole and arranges for several public performances. The two women soon find themselves walking a delicate line between exposure and exploitation. Featuring beautiful, live, a cappella renditions of little-known American folk songs, BLACK PEARL SINGS! chronicles a powerful story about being a woman in a man’s world, being Black in a White world, and fighting for one’s soul in a world where anyone can be a commodity. www.interacttheatre.org
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A Play with Music by Frank Higgins Directed by Seth Rozin Featuring C. Kelly Wright
May 28 - June 27, 2010 Frank Higgins’ play with music follows the Depression-era journey of two extraordinary women, each of whom is dependent on the other to gain acceptance in society. In 1935 Texas, Susannah, a Caucasian academic and song collector for the Library of Congress, visits a high-security prison where she meets Pearl, an AfricanAmerican woman imprisoned for murder. Hoping to record the treasure trove of spirituals and African folk songs that only Pearl knows, Susannah bargains for Pearl’s parole and arranges for several public performances. The two women soon find themselves walking a delicate line between exposure and exploitation. Featuring beautiful, live, a cappella renditions of little-known American folk songs, BLACK PEARL SINGS! chronicles a powerful story about being a woman in a man’s world, being Black in a White world, and fighting for one’s soul in a world where anyone can be a commodity. www.interacttheatre.org
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2009/2010 Season
Join the Conversation Post-S how Discussions In order to encourage further discussion on the issues raised by the plays we present, InterAct hosts talk-backs following several performances of each production in our season. SPEAKER SUNDAYS Following the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday matinee performances of each run, we present Speaker Sundays, a talk-back series featuring invited scholars, community leaders, and artists. COFFEE CONVERSATIONS Following the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday performances of each run, we invite patrons to grab a brownie and a cup of joe, then join us for Coffee Conversations, informal discussions with company artists.
www.interacttheatre.org
Experience our World...
Become a Subscriber
Free and easy ticket exchange privileges within your series Savings of up to 10% off individual ticket prices 50% discount on any additional tickets you need to bring friends and family Restaurant discounts at InterAct’s Dining Partners Special ticket offers to other arts organizations in the Philadelphia area Free admittance to InterAct’s staged readings, panel discussions and other unique events
WWW.INTERACTTHEATRE.ORG is more than just a place to find out the latest news and events at InterAct Theatre Company. Updated several times weekly and regularly adding new features, it is THE place for you to interact with InterAct. Engage in a dialogue with InterAct’s artists and playwrights by posting your reactions and opinions of InterAct’s plays and read responses from the key artists involved Get behind-the-scenes glimpses of the plays through in-depth interviews with the playwrights and members of the artistic troupes Read excerpts of the scripts being produced on InterAct’s mainstage
4-S how Season Subscriptions Weekday Performances - $90 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Get connected with community organizations that specialize in the issues featured in the plays
Weekend Performances - $104 (Friday – Sunday)
Link to reviews and feature stories in the press about InterAct’s productions
Opening Nights - $104 (for everyone)
Find out how you can support the businesses that support InterAct
Preview Performances - $58 (for everyone)
Sign up to receive InterAct announcements sent directly to your inbox
SPECIAL SENIOR PRICING: (65 and Older) Weekday Performances - $80 Weekend Performances - $90 SPECIAL STUDENT PRICING: (please include copy of valid student I.D.) Weekday Performances - $65 Weekend Performances - $72
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2009/2010 Season
Join the Conversation Post-S how Discussions In order to encourage further discussion on the issues raised by the plays we present, InterAct hosts talk-backs following several performances of each production in our season. SPEAKER SUNDAYS Following the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday matinee performances of each run, we present Speaker Sundays, a talk-back series featuring invited scholars, community leaders, and artists. COFFEE CONVERSATIONS Following the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday performances of each run, we invite patrons to grab a brownie and a cup of joe, then join us for Coffee Conversations, informal discussions with company artists.
www.interacttheatre.org
Experience our World...
Become a Subscriber
Free and easy ticket exchange privileges within your series Savings of up to 10% off individual ticket prices 50% discount on any additional tickets you need to bring friends and family Restaurant discounts at InterAct’s Dining Partners Special ticket offers to other arts organizations in the Philadelphia area Free admittance to InterAct’s staged readings, panel discussions and other unique events
WWW.INTERACTTHEATRE.ORG is more than just a place to find out the latest news and events at InterAct Theatre Company. Updated several times weekly and regularly adding new features, it is THE place for you to interact with InterAct. Engage in a dialogue with InterAct’s artists and playwrights by posting your reactions and opinions of InterAct’s plays and read responses from the key artists involved Get behind-the-scenes glimpses of the plays through in-depth interviews with the playwrights and members of the artistic troupes Read excerpts of the scripts being produced on InterAct’s mainstage
4-S how Season Subscriptions Weekday Performances - $90 (Tuesday – Thursday)
Get connected with community organizations that specialize in the issues featured in the plays
Weekend Performances - $104 (Friday – Sunday)
Link to reviews and feature stories in the press about InterAct’s productions
Opening Nights - $104 (for everyone)
Find out how you can support the businesses that support InterAct
Preview Performances - $58 (for everyone)
Sign up to receive InterAct announcements sent directly to your inbox
SPECIAL SENIOR PRICING: (65 and Older) Weekday Performances - $80 Weekend Performances - $90 SPECIAL STUDENT PRICING: (please include copy of valid student I.D.) Weekday Performances - $65 Weekend Performances - $72
Purchase tickets and subscriptions securely online
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WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA
BLACK PEARL SINGS!
REGULAR 4-SHOW SUBSCRIPTION
SENIOR SUBSCRIPTION
STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICE
PREVIEWS FRI 8pm Oct 23 NEW!* SAT 2pm Oct 24 SAT 8pm Oct 24 SUN 2pm Oct 25 TUES 7pm Oct 27 OPENING NIGHT WED 7pm Oct 28 THURS 8pm Oct 29 FRI 8pm Oct 30 SAT 8pm Oct 31 SPEAKER SUNDAY SUN 2pm Nov 1 COFFEE CONVERSATION TUES 7pm Nov 3 WED 7pm Nov 4 THURS 8pm Nov 5 FRI 8pm Nov 6 SAT 8pm Nov 7 SPEAKER SUNDAY SUN 2pm Nov 8 COFFEE CONVERSATION TUES 7pm Nov 10 WED 7pm Nov 11 THURS 8pm Nov 12 FRI 8pm Nov 13 SAT 8pm Nov 14 SPEAKER SUNDAY SUN 2pm Nov 15 TUES 7pm Nov 17 WED 7pm Nov 18 THURS 8pm Nov 19 FRI 8pm Nov 20 SAT 8pm Nov 21 SUN 2pm Nov 22
CITY OF NUMBERS
CHAD DEITY
2009/2010 Mainstage Calendar
Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 26
Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 13
May 28 May 29 May 29 May 30 Jun 1
$58 $58 $58 $58 $58
$58 $58 $58 $58 $58
$58 $58 $58 $58 $58
$16 $16 $16 $16 $16
Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30
Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 17
Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5
$104 $90 $104 $104
$104 $80 $90 $90
$104 $65 $72 $72
$29 $25 $29 $29
Jan 31
Apr 18
Jun 6
$104
$90
$72
$29
Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6
Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24
Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 12
$90 $90 $90 $104 $104
$80 $80 $80 $90 $90
$65 $65 $65 $72 $72
$25 $25 $25 $29 $29
Feb 7
Apr 25
Jun 13
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$90
$72
$29
Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13
Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 May 1
Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 18 Jun 19
$90 $90 $90 $104 $104
$80 $80 $80 $90 $90
$65 $65 $65 $72 $72
$25 $25 $25 $29 $29
Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21
May 2 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9
Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 27
$104 $90 $90 $90 $104 $104 $104
$90 $80 $80 $80 $90 $90 $90
$72 $65 $65 $65 $72 $72 $72
$29 $25 $25 $25 $29 $29 $29
*Saturday Matinee Preview
2009/2010 Season
Join InterAct
Name(s): Address: City:
State:
Zip:
Home phone: Daytime phone: E-mail address: Select Your Subscription Regular Subscription
Senior Subscription
#______ Weekday at $90 per subscription
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#______ Weekend at $104 per subscription
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Preview Subscription
Student Subscription
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*All seating is general admission. If you have special needs, please call us to discuss accommodations. **The official registration and financial information of InterAct Theatre Company may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA
BLACK PEARL SINGS!
REGULAR 4-SHOW SUBSCRIPTION
SENIOR SUBSCRIPTION
STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICE
PREVIEWS FRI 8pm Oct 23 NEW!* SAT 2pm Oct 24 SAT 8pm Oct 24 SUN 2pm Oct 25 TUES 7pm Oct 27 OPENING NIGHT WED 7pm Oct 28 THURS 8pm Oct 29 FRI 8pm Oct 30 SAT 8pm Oct 31 SPEAKER SUNDAY SUN 2pm Nov 1 COFFEE CONVERSATION TUES 7pm Nov 3 WED 7pm Nov 4 THURS 8pm Nov 5 FRI 8pm Nov 6 SAT 8pm Nov 7 SPEAKER SUNDAY SUN 2pm Nov 8 COFFEE CONVERSATION TUES 7pm Nov 10 WED 7pm Nov 11 THURS 8pm Nov 12 FRI 8pm Nov 13 SAT 8pm Nov 14 SPEAKER SUNDAY SUN 2pm Nov 15 TUES 7pm Nov 17 WED 7pm Nov 18 THURS 8pm Nov 19 FRI 8pm Nov 20 SAT 8pm Nov 21 SUN 2pm Nov 22
CITY OF NUMBERS
CHAD DEITY
2009/2010 Mainstage Calendar
Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 26
Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 13
May 28 May 29 May 29 May 30 Jun 1
$58 $58 $58 $58 $58
$58 $58 $58 $58 $58
$58 $58 $58 $58 $58
$16 $16 $16 $16 $16
Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30
Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 17
Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5
$104 $90 $104 $104
$104 $80 $90 $90
$104 $65 $72 $72
$29 $25 $29 $29
Jan 31
Apr 18
Jun 6
$104
$90
$72
$29
Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6
Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24
Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 12
$90 $90 $90 $104 $104
$80 $80 $80 $90 $90
$65 $65 $65 $72 $72
$25 $25 $25 $29 $29
Feb 7
Apr 25
Jun 13
$104
$90
$72
$29
Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13
Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 May 1
Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 18 Jun 19
$90 $90 $90 $104 $104
$80 $80 $80 $90 $90
$65 $65 $65 $72 $72
$25 $25 $25 $29 $29
Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21
May 2 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9
Jun 20 Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 27
$104 $90 $90 $90 $104 $104 $104
$90 $80 $80 $80 $90 $90 $90
$72 $65 $65 $65 $72 $72 $72
$29 $25 $25 $25 $29 $29 $29
*Saturday Matinee Preview
2009/2010 Season
Join InterAct
Name(s): Address: City:
State:
Zip:
Home phone: Daytime phone: E-mail address: Select Your Subscription Regular Subscription
Senior Subscription
#______ Weekday at $90 per subscription
#______ Weekday at $80 per subscription
#______ Weekend at $104 per subscription
#______ Weekend at $90 per subscription
Preview Subscription
Student Subscription
#______ $58 per subscription for everyone
(please include photocopy of valid student ID) #______ Weekday at $65 per subscription #______ Weekend at $72 per subscription
Opening Night Subscription (includes reception) #______ $104 per subscription for everyone
Select Your Dates*
CHAD DEITY
CITY OF NUMBERS
Payment
WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA
BLACK PEARL SINGS!
Send to
Total Price of All Subscriptions:
$ __________
I wish to make a tax deductible contribution** to help InterAct:
$ __________
Handling Fee:
6.00 $ __________
Total:
$ __________
InterAct Theatre Company 2030 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
Online
(Credit card payment only)
(Credit card payment only)
215.568.8079
www.InterActTheatre.org
Enclosed is my check payable to InterAct Theatre Company Please charge my subscription(s) to: Visa
MasterCard
Discover
American Express
InterAct’s Box Office Hours:
Acct # ___________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _______ /_______
Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (during run of shows only) Individual tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Signature ________________________________________________________________ Security Code ___________
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*All seating is general admission. If you have special needs, please call us to discuss accommodations. **The official registration and financial information of InterAct Theatre Company may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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