MORENO by Pravin Wilkins
November 1-24, 2024
American Premiere
2016. The NFL has been shaken by Colin Kaepernick’s controversial decision to take a knee during the national anthem to protest against police brutality. Superstar running back Luis Moreno, who is all about his game – and his paycheck -- has joined a new team with championship aspirations. But America’s leadership is changing, and when a painful new reality hits close to home, Luis is forced to ask whether politics have a place on the field, and if he is willing to risk his career to take a stand for his own community. (Photo by: Ashley Smith) SUBSCRIBE
QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU by Damon Chua
Jan 31-Feb 23, 2025
World Premiere!
Inspired by real-life cases of Chinese American scientists being targeted for allegedly carrying out economic espionage, this satirical play follows a fictitious math professor, who finds himself scrutinized by the FBI and his own university colleagues, while simultaneously navigating a delicate relationship with a childhood friend in China. As the screws tighten around the unwitting Professor Qiu, he is forced to choose between his birth country and adopted land, between loyalty and self-preservation.(Photo by Ashley Smith) SUBSCRIBE
RIFT, OR WHITE LIES by Gabriel Jason Dean
April 4-27, 2025
National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere!
Two estranged brothers (Jered McLenigan and Matteo Scammell) -- one a progressive novelist, the other a convicted murderer and high-ranking member of a white supremacist prison gang – are united through their traumatic childhood. Now adults, they attempt to navigate the edges of their brotherly bond, as well as a path forward toward understanding and forgiveness. In an increasingly polarized world, is it possible to love someone whose beliefs you hate? (Photo by Ashley Smith and Aaron Rumley) SUBSCRIBE
THE 1ST PHILLY CYCLE play by Antu Yacob
June 6-29, 2025
World premiere, commissioned as part of The Philly Cycle!
The first play in THE PHILLY CYCLE will center African American Muslims. The playwright will be Antu Yacob. InterAct will partner with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA). This play is to be produced in the 2024-25 season. SUBSCRIBE