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: 2 hrs & 15 Min. Including a 15 intermission
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
Kash Goins* - 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 present ON MY DEEN.
Status: Now Playing
Show Run: June 6 - 28
Free Ice Cream Previews: June 6 - 11
Young Friends Night w/ Ben: June 13 Black Affinity Night: June 19 Muslim Affinity Day: June 22
Artist Q&A w/ Chaz: June 14, 21, 28
Expert Q&A w/ Seth: June 15, 22, 24 *see below for more details
Production Team
Shannon Zura - Lighting Designer
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 - Assistant Stage Manager
Marie Laster - Scenic Designer
Tiffany Bacon - Costume Designer
Dwayne Thomas - Sound Designer
EVENT DETAILS for ON MY DEEN:
BLACK AFFINITY NIGHT~ June 19 (Juneteenth) | 7pm~ Q&A with Theatre in the X | 2 free concessions | $12 ticket | code: BAN25 Muslim Affinity Day ~ June 22 | 2pm | Q&A with ON MY DEEN community partner CAIR Philly code: CAIR37 Young Friends Night Ben~ June 13 | 7pm | Mingle in the Lobby Pre Show and Post Show | 2 Free Concessions | $27 ticket | Code: YOUNG Free Ice Cream Previews~ June 6/7/8/11 | Grab Ice Cream at concessions before the show Wednesday Matinee~ June 24-2pm | Weekday afternoon show for early birds
TalkBacks at InterAct
Speaker Saturdays
Following our Saturday 3pm 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 - ON MY DEEN actor, Najah Imani Muhammad
June 21 - ON MY DEEN actors, Satchel Williams, Travoye Joyner and Najah Imani Muhammad
June 28 - ON MY DEEN playwright, Antu Yacob
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 - Director of the Mayor’s Office of Muslim Affairs, Quaiser Abdullah
June 22 - Executive Director of CAIR Philadelphia, Ahmet Tekelioglu
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
A few guests will be joining Seth on stage: Resident Imam of Masjidullah Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir & Filmmaker…Ibrahim Souadda (June 18) Theatre in the X (June 19) The New Africa Center Brother Abdul-Rahim Muhammad (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.