STEP MOM,
STEP MOM,
STEP MOM

World Premiere

by Jahna Ferron-Smith directed by Matt Dickson

January 26th- February 18th

Run Time: 90 minutes

Kaila (a Black woman) and Louis (a white man) have a healthy, progressive marriage. At least, until they try to introduce a little kink into their sex life, when race politics prove to be more challenging and complicated than either of them anticipated.

*CONTAINS SEXUAL SITUATIONS*

STEP MOM, STEP MOM, STEP MOM Company

Cast

Jessica Johnson - KAILA

Scott R. Sheppard - LOUIS

Donovan Lockett - TICHELLE

Abdul Sesay - MARC

Production Team

Matt Dickson - Director

Hunter Smith - Stage Manager

Shaquan Pearson - Intimacy Director

Cecilia Shin - Scenic Designer

Illycia Buffaloe - Costume Designer

TalkBacks at InterAct

Speaker Saturdays

Following our Saturday 2pm non-preview matinees, join Literary Manager Charlotte Martin with an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of Step Mom, Step Mom, Step Mom.

February 3- Jahna Ferron-Smith playwright, STEP MOM, STEP MOM, STEP MOM

& Olivia Tayler, Content Editor at Dipseastories.com.

Olivia Taylor (she/her) is a queer writer and editor based in Brooklyn. She’s currently the Editorial Lead at Dipsea, an erotic audio story studio. She recently led the studios first ever foray into fantasy called Forbidden Fruit, a 4 episode exploration of the relationship between Hades and Persephone. She believes in making stories that connect audiences deeply to their senses and is interested in exploring the world that exists between fantasy and reality. https://www.dipseastories.com/

February 10- Actor Abdul Sesay, Marc in STEP MOM, STEP MOM, STEP MOM

February 17- Actor Donovan Lockett, Tichelle in STEP MOM, STEP MOM, STEP MOM

& Colby Agostinelli, A Queer, Non-binary, Kinky, Neurodivergent Sex Therapist and director of Philly Couples & Sex Therapy.

They specialize in working with adults and couples who are polyamorous or wishing to open their relationship, those wanting to explore kink/BDSM, sex workers, folks with pain during sex, desire discrepancies, and folks wanting to address shame, build assertiveness, and practice better communication skills. They’re passionate about creating space for radical change and accessibility and bring a warm, intuitive, nuanced approach to all that they do. https://www.phillycouplesandsextherapy.com/colby

Speaker Sundays

Following our Sunday 2pm non-preview matinees, join Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of Step Mom, Step Mom, Step Mom.

February 4- Aliyyah Johnson, Sex and Relationship Therapist at Philadelphia Institute for Individual, Relational & Sex Therapy (PhIIRST)

Johnson works with individuals and couples to help them reach a greater sense of peace, fulfillment, intimacy, and pleasure. Some areas of expertise are: Sexual desire discrepancies, Conflict/communication challenges, Repairing trust and working through infidelity or jealousy, Interracial relationships, Racial identity development, Coping with systemic oppression, Kink and BDSM, Poly/CNM relationships. As a queer Black woman, Aliyyah utilizes an intersectional lens in her clinical work. She explores how the different intersections of your identity interact with your internal strengths, family/relationship histories, and experiences of power and oppression. She also explores how these factors influence how you walk in the world and show up in your relationships. https://phiirst.com/therapist/aliyyah-johnson/

Feb 11- "Alex" Caroline Robboy, founder and executive director of the Center for Growth Inc / Sex Therapy in Philadelphia, a counseling organization in Center City, Philadelphia. 

Some areas of expertise are: Relationship Issues, Sexual Function & Dysfunction, Blended Families & Parenting Concerns. TCFG worked with the Philadelphia International Women's Project, for two years ran a sex therapy group for West African Immigrant Women who have experienced Female Genital Cutting and a sex therapy group for Immigrant Sudanese Women. Throughout the years, Ms. Robboy has been published in journals and magazines, given lectures to health care professionals and been featured in national periodicals and books. She has appeared as an expert on television and radio talk shows. https://www.thecenterforgrowth.com/therapists/alex-caroline-robboy-cas-msw-lcsw

Dyonna Wilkerson (she/her/hers) is an intern therapist at the Center for Growth. She is currently working towards her Master's in the Mental Health Counseling program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Dyonna strives to create a therapeutic space that is inclusive, welcoming, and fosters growth. She works with individuals and couples.

Jennifer Foust, Ph.D., M.S., LPC, ACS is the director of clinical services at The Center for Growth. Dr. Foust (she/her/hers) has been practicing psychological counseling, couples therapy, and sex therapy for over twenty years. Dr. Foust works primarily with adults. She utilizes humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, systems perspectives, psychodynamic strategies and EMDR. She is very collaborative with her clients and believes in assisting clients in meeting goals that allows them to lead their most authentic and fulfilling life possible.

& Nitasha Strait, Ph.D., M.E.d, MA, LMFT, CST. founder The Better You Institute

We are a boutique private practice working to serve individuals (children to adults), couples, families, and groups virtually and in person. Despite our small team, we can show up for you in big ways. Our therapists limit their schedules to having smaller caseloads so that they can focus on each person’s needs uniquely and purposefully. It is important for us to go the extra mile when it comes to treating your mental health. We constantly research and stay in touch with the latest tools and techniques that best meet our client's needs. We offer handouts, podcasts, readings, and so much more to add depth to the care you are receiving.

We are a very connected group and strive to support one another in and out of the office. We know this makes all the difference in the experience our clients get from our care. When we are at 100%, we can give 100%! https://thebetteryouinstitute.com/nitasha-strait/

Feb 18- Hadidah Williams, CEO and Foundher of Yoni Love Herbals.

Yoni Love Herbals is an original line of yoni steaming and womb health/wellness products. Their products are dedicated to helping customers achieve optimal womb health through herbal supplements, yoni steams, herbal healing teas, and other natural products that assist in rebalancing hormone levels while minimizing the symptoms of common womb ailments. https://www.yoniloveherbals.com/copy-of-home-1

Audience Discussions

Discussions occur after every Wednesday and Thursday non- preview 7pm performance. Facilitated by a Seth Rozin.

Wednesday, February 7 | Thursday, February 8 | Wednesday, February 14 | Thursday, February 15

Please note InterAct’s COVID Policies: We are currently mask optional, but offer COVID safety performances on select dates. Click here for more about COVID safety nights!