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Phyllis Johnson Ian Bedford Jered McLenigan Aria Jones
ABOUT THE PLAY
Originally commissioned by InterAct in 2009, this intense and theatrical drama about lust, culture clash, and betrayal marks the arrival of one of the most exciting new voices in American theatre. The compelling story follows Jules, an African-American painter who has fled the U.S. under ambiguous circumstances and embraced a whole new life and family in Iceland. As Barack Obama’s meteoric presidential campaign makes Jules more homesick than ever, her husband presents their biracial daughter with a shocking present, and a mysterious visitor shows up at Jules’ studio. This whirlwind of events brings the demons of Jules’ past crashing down on her new family and challenges her sense of racial and personal identity.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
is the author of several plays include ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT (2010 PlayPenn Conference), JULIUS BY DESIGN (world premiere: Penumbra Theatre, winter 2011; New York premiere: The Fulcrum, summer 2011), HOLLY DOWN IN HEAVEN (Princess Grace Award), SPOOKWATER (O’Neill Conference Finalist), and WILD BLACK-EYED SUSANS (Helen Merrill Award). Kara recently received The Vineyard Theatre’s 3rd Annual Paula Vogel Playwriting Award. Other honors include: Lincoln Center’s Lecomte du Nouy Prize (three-time recipient), an E.S.T./Sloan Commission, the Theodore Ward Prize, the New Professional Theatre Writers Award, residencies at MacDowell, Skriðuklaustur (Iceland), the Millay Colony, and Ledig House and she was twice finalist for New Dramatists membership (‘08 and ‘09). Current commissions: South Coast Rep, InterAct, New Georges, and Naked Angels. Play development: African Continuum (D.C.), ACT Seattle/Hansberry Project, CenterStage (Baltimore), Electric Pear Productions, Horizon Theatre (Atlanta), Naked Angels, New Dramatists, New Georges, The Orchard Project, Page 73 Productions, Penumbra, The Shalimar, the Vineyard Theatre, and Voice and Vision among others. TV: staff writer for NBC’s "Kings" (2008-2009). Kara is a Juilliard alumna, resident playwright at The Fulcrum and member of the 2010 Play Group at Ars Nova, Wright On! Play Group (co-founder), Blue Roses, the Dramatists Guild and is a New Georges Affiliated Artist.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Opening Night - Wednesday, June 6
InterAct celebrates Opening Night of ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT with a free reception immediately following the 7:00 p.m. performance. Sponsored by Saul Ewing LLP and hosted at Slate Restaurant, located 1 block west from InterAct's home at The Adrienne, at 102 South 21st Street. Join InterAct's loyal supporters as they mix and mingle with InterAct's cast, crew, board, and artisitc & administrative staff for an evening of good friends and great food.
Speaker Sundays
During the run of ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT, InterAct will host several post-performance talk-backs to encourage further discussion on the issues it raises. Speaker Sundays, a series featuring invited scholars, community leaders and artists, are scheduled to follow 2:00 p.m. matinee performances on:
Sunday, June 10
Guest Speaker T.B.A.
Sunday, June 17
Guest Speaker T.B.A.
Sunday, June 24
Guest Speaker T.B.A.
Coffee Conversations
Following the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday performances of every production, we invite patrons to grab a delicious cup of joe provided by Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar, then join us for Coffee Conversations, informal discussions with company artists. DuringETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT, Coffee Conversations are scheduled for:
Tuesday, June 12
Wednesday, June 13
Tuesday, June 19
Wednesday, June 20
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SUBSCRIPTIONS & TICKETS
Purchasing Tickets or Subscriptions:
215.568.8079
InterAct's Box Office at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., Phila
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Kara Lee Corthron (Playwright)
