ON MY DEEN
Presented by InterAct Theatre Company and Theatre in the X
World premiere, commissioned as part of The Philly Cycle!
by Antu Yacob
directed by Amina Robinson (Fat Ham, Once On This Island, Intimate Apparel, The Color Purple)
June 6 - 28
Run Time: TBD
West Philly. Spring 1962. Faye Ann has just joined the Nation of Islam, setting her life on a whole new path. Her best friend, Michael, would like to be a lot more than friends, but the two can’t seem to agree on religion, politics, or even what makes a good pie. Over the passing decades, personal circumstances and cultural upheavals bring Faye Ann and Michael together as much as they keep them apart. Can these would-be lovers find each other while seeking their own paths to peace?
PLEASE NOTE: THE PHILLY CYCLE is a new three-part play commission project set to produce live performances over the next three years. Sponsored by THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION.
*Saturday performances of ON MY DEEN will be held at 10am & 3pm in observance of prayer.
ON MY DEEN was written about and with Philadelphia’s Black Muslim Community. Learn all about the underrepresented Philly communities in THE PHILLY CYCLE HERE. Community Partner: CAIR Philadelphia
ON MY DEEN Company
Cast
Satchel Williams - FAYE ANN/YOUNG FATIMA
Travoye Joyner - MICHAEL
Newton Buchanan* - HASAN
Kimmika L. H. Williams-Witherspoon* - DR.RIVERS/OLDER FATIMA
Evander Duck, Jr.* - DAWUUD/ISA
Najah Imani Muhammad* - JAMILAH
* appearing courtesy of a contract agreement with Actor’s Equity Association
InterAct Theatre Company and Theatre in the X attend the CAIR Philadelphia Gala. CAIR is the community partner for ON MY DEEN.
Status: UPCOMING
Show Run: June 6 - 28
Free Ice Cream Previews: June 6 - 11
Young Friends Night w/ Ben: TBD
Artist Q&A w/ Chaz: June 14, 21, 28
Expert Q&A w/ Seth: June 15, 22, 24
Production Team
JBean Schwab - Props Designer
Maddy Foler - Production Assistant
Nick Wacksman - Master Electrician
John Kolbinski - Audio Engingeer
Valden Kamph - Production Manager
Amina Robinson - Director
Jamel Baker - Stage Manager
Caitlin Shanahan - Asst, Stage Manager
Marie Laster - Scenic Designer
Tiffany Bacon - Costume Designer
Dwayne Thomas - Sound Designer
Shannon Zura - Lighting Designer
TalkBacks at InterAct
Speaker Saturdays
Following our Saturday 2pm non-preview matinees, join Literary Manager Chaz T. Martin with an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of ON MY DEEN.
June 14 - TBD
June 21 - TBD
June 28 - TBD
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 ON MY DEEN.
June 15 - TBD
June 22 - TBD
June 24 - TBD
Audience Discussions
Discussions occur after every Wednesday and Thursday non- preview 7pm performance. Facilitated by Seth Rozin.
Wednesday, June 18 | Thursday, June 19 | Wednesday, June 25 | Thursday, June 26
Please note:
InterAct’s COVID Policies: We are currently mask optional, but offer a COVID safety performance on a select date. Click here for more about COVID safety nights!
Speaker Hosts & Guests are subject to change. Please call the BOX OFFICE before your show date to hear about any possible changes.