Lanna Joffrey VALIANT Production Photo 1:

Lanna Joffrey in VALIANT, a new drama adapted by Ms. Joffrey from the book “Valiant Women in War and Exile” by Sally Hayton-Keeva that tells the true stories of 13 women who have fought in, suffered through and survived war. VALIANT makes its Philadelphia Premire March 27-29, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo provided courtesy of Lanna Joffrey.

Lanna Joffrey VALIANT Production Photo 2:

Lanna Joffrey in VALIANT, a new drama adapted by Ms. Joffrey from the book “Valiant Women in War and Exile” by Sally Hayton-Keeva that tells the true stories of 13 women who have fought in, suffered through and survived war. VALIANT makes its Philadelphia Premire March 27-29, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo provided courtesy of Lanna Joffrey.

Paul S. Flores YOU'RE GONNA CRY Production Photo 1:

Paul S. Flores in YOU'RE GONNA CRY, a drama that explores gentrification and its effect on local communities, making its Philadelphia Premiere March 30 - April 1, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by Ramsey El-Quare and provided courtesy of Paul S. Flores.

Paul S. Flores YOU'RE GONNA CRY Production Photo 1:

Paul S. Flores in YOU'RE GONNA CRY, a drama that explores gentrification and its effect on local communities, making its Philadelphia Premiere March 30 - April 1, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by Jay Franco and provided courtesy of Paul S. Flores.

Iyaba Ibo Mandingo unFRAMED Production Photo 1:

Iyaba Ibo Mandingo in UNFRAMED, a one-man performance during which the artist paints his self-portrait as he tells his life story as an Antigua-born immigrant in America. UNFRAMED makes its Philadelphia Premiere March 30 - April 1, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by Jade Banks and provided courtesy of Jane Dubin.

Iyaba Ibo Mandingo unFRAMED Production Photo 2 :

Iyaba Ibo Mandingo in UNFRAMED, a one-man performance during which the artist paints his self-portrait as he tells his life story as an Antigua-born immigrant in America. UNFRAMED makes its Philadelphia Premiere March 30 - April 1, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by Andrea Reese and provided courtesy of Jane Dubin.

Deen DRAW THE CIRCLE Photo 1:

In DRAW THE CIRCLE, as transgendered artist Deen struggles to come to terms with being a transgender man, those who love him most find themselves struggling as well in this unique solo show, told entirely from the point of view of Deen’s family, friends and partner, yet performed by Deen himself. DRAW THE CIRCLE makes its World Premiere April 4-8, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by Joseph Moran and provided courtesy of Deen.

Deen DRAW THE CIRCLE Photo 2:

In DRAW THE CIRCLE, as transgendered artist Deen struggles to come to terms with being a transgender man, those who love him most find themselves struggling as well in this unique solo show, told entirely from the point of view of Deen’s family, friends and partner, yet performed by Deen himself. DRAW THE CIRCLE makes its World Premiere April 4-8, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by Joseph Moran and provided courtesy of Deen.

Tim Miller LAY OF THE LAND Production Photo 1:

Acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller takes on the State of the Queer Union in his newest one-man show, LAY OF THE LAND, making its Philadelphia Premiere April 12 - 15, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo provided courtesy of Tim Miller.

Tim Miller LAY OF THE LAND Production Photo 2 :

Acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller takes on the State of the Queer Union in his newest one-man show, LAY OF THE LAND, making its Philadelphia Premiere April 12 - 15, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo provided courtesy of Tim Miller.

Najla Saïd PALESTINE Production Photo 1:

Najla Saïd in PALESTINE, a one-woman show that takes a compassionate look at the Middle East from the unique perspective of a self-described politically-agnostic Upper West Side Palestinian American princess (and the daughter of eminent scholar Edward Saïd), making its Philadelphia Premiere April 17 - April 19, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by and provided courtesy of Sturgis Warner.

Najla Saïd PALESTINE Production Photo 2:

Najla Saïd in PALESTINE, a one-woman show that takes a compassionate look at the Middle East from the unique perspective of a self-described politically-agnostic Upper West Side Palestinian American princess (and the daughter of eminent scholar Edward Saïd), making its Philadelphia Premiere April 17 - April 19, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by and provided courtesy of Sturgis Warner.

Robert Farid Karimi TRAVELS WITH WHITEY Photo 1:

Robert Farid Karimi in TRAVELS WITH WHITEY AND OTHER STORIES, a choose-your-own-adventure travelogue about his failed trip to Iran scheduled for September 13, 2001, making its Philadelphia Premiere April 20 - April 22, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo by and provided courtesy of Erin Lavelle.

Robert Farid Karimi TRAVELS WITH WHITEY Photo 2:

Robert Farid Karimi in TRAVELS WITH WHITEY AND OTHER STORIES, a choose-your-own-adventure travelogue about his failed trip to Iran scheduled for September 13, 2001, making its Philadelphia Premiere April 20 - April 22, 2012, as part of InterAct Theatre Company's OUTSIDE THE FRAME Festival. Photo provided courtesy of Erin Lavelle.

MICROCRISIS Photo 1:

Kevin Bergen (playing Bennett) and Bi Jean Ngo (playing Clare) in InterAct Theatre Company’s Philadelphia Premiere production of MICROCRISIS. Written by Mike Lew and directed by Seth Rozin, MICROCRISIS runs January 21 - February 12, 2012. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

MICROCRISIS Photo 2:

Frank X (playing Acquah) and Hannah Gold (playing Lydia) in InterAct Theatre Company’s Philadelphia Premiere production of MICROCRISIS. Written by Mike Lew and directed by Seth Rozin, MICROCRISIS runs January 21 - February 12, 2012. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

MICROCRISIS Photo 3:

Bi Jean Ngo (playing Beta Test), Dave Johnson (playing Randy), Kevin Bergen (playing Bennett), and Maia Desanti (playing Mrs. Chavez) in InterAct Theatre Company’s Philadelphia Premiere production of MICROCRISIS. Written by Mike Lew and directed by Seth Rozin, MICROCRISIS runs January 21 - February 12, 2012. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

MICROCRISIS Photo 4:

Hannah Gold (playing Lydia), Kevin Bergen (playing Bennett), and Dave Johnson (playing Randy) in InterAct Theatre Company’s Philadelphia Premiere production of MICROCRISIS. Written by Mike Lew and directed by Seth Rozin, MICROCRISIS runs January 21 - February 12, 2012. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

THE HOW AND THE WHY Publicity Photo 1:

Janis Dardaris (playing Zelda Kahn) and Victoria Frings (playing Rachel Hardeman) in the Philadelphia premiere of THE HOW AND THE WHY, written by Sarah Treem and directed by Seth Rozin, running October 21 – November 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

THE HOW AND THE WHY Publicity Photo 2:

Janis Dardaris (playing Zelda Kahn) and Victoria Frings (playing Rachel Hardeman) in the Philadelphia premiere of THE HOW AND THE WHY, written by Sarah Treem and directed by Seth Rozin, running October 21 – November 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

THE HOW AND THE WHY Publicity Photo 3:

Janis Dardaris (playing Zelda Kahn) and Victoria Frings (playing Rachel Hardeman) in the Philadelphia premiere of THE HOW AND THE WHY, written by Sarah Treem and directed by Seth Rozin, running October 21 – November 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES Publicity Photo 1:

Krista Apple (playing Kathryn Tinney) and Lynnette R. Freeman (playing Rehema Salaam) in the World premiere of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES, written by A. Zell Williams and directed by Rebecca Wright, running May 27 - June 19, 2011. Photography by plate 3 photo and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES Publicity Photo 2:

Krista Apple (playing Kathryn Tinney) and Lynnette R. Freeman (playing Rehema Salaam) in the World premiere of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES, written by A. Zell Williams and directed by Rebecca Wright, running May 27 - June 19, 2011. Photography by plate 3 photo and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES Production Photo 1:

Lynnette R. Freeman (playing Rehema Salaam) and Krista Apple (playing Kathryn Tinney) in the World premiere of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES, written by A. Zell Williams and directed by Rebecca Wright, running May 27 - June 19, 2011. Photography by plate 3 photo and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES Production Photo 2:

Lynnette R. Freeman (playing Rehema Salaam) and Krista Apple (playing Kathryn Tinney) in the World premiere of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES, written by A. Zell Williams and directed by Rebecca Wright, running May 27 - June 19, 2011. Photography by plate 3 photo and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES Production Photo 3:

Krista Apple (playing Kathryn Tinney) and Lynnette R. Freeman (playing Rehema Salaam) in the World premiere of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES, written by A. Zell Williams and directed by Rebecca Wright, running May 27 - June 19, 2011. Photography by plate 3 photo and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR... Production Photo 1:

John Pietrowski (as Zeblyan) and Tom Teti (as Ishaq) in the new comedy TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., written by Seth Rozin and directed by James Glossman, running April 8 - May 8, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR... Production Photo 2:

John Pietrowski (as Zeblyan) and Tom Teti (as Ishaq) in the new comedy TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., written by Seth Rozin and directed by James Glossman, running April 8 - May 8, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR... Production Photo 3:

John Pietrowski (as Zeblyan) and Tom Teti (as Ishaq) in the new comedy TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., written by Seth Rozin and directed by James Glossman, running April 8 - May 8, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR... Production Photo 4:

John Pietrowski (as Zeblyan) and Tom Teti (as Ishaq) in the new comedy TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., written by Seth Rozin and directed by James Glossman, running April 8 - May 8, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LOVE LESSONS Production Photo 1:

Playwright & performer Jennifer Schelter in her one-woman show LOVE LESSONS FROM ABU GHRAIB, directed by Anne Zumbo, running January 29 – February 13, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LOVE LESSONS Production Photo 2:

Playwright & performer Jennifer Schelter in her one-woman show LOVE LESSONS FROM ABU GHRAIB, directed by Anne Zumbo, running January 29 – February 13, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LOVE LESSONS Production Photo 3:

Playwright & performer Jennifer Schelter in her one-woman show LOVE LESSONS FROM ABU GHRAIB, directed by Anne Zumbo, running January 29 – February 13, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LOVE LESSONS Production Photo 4:

Playwright & performer Jennifer Schelter in her one-woman show LOVE LESSONS FROM ABU GHRAIB, directed by Anne Zumbo, running January 29 – February 13, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LOVE LESSONS Production Photo 6:

Playwright & performer Jennifer Schelter in her one-woman show LOVE LESSONS FROM ABU GHRAIB, directed by Anne Zumbo, running January 29 – February 13, 2011. Photo by David Golston and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 1:

Left to Right: Kittson O'Neill (as Alice), Sarah Van Auken (as Rhiannon), and Ed Swidey (as Lucas) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 2:

Front to Back: J. Paul Nicholas (as Bashir) and Kittson O'Neill (as Alice) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 3:

Left to Right: Sarah Van Auken (as Rhiannon), Kittson O'Neill (as Alice), and J. Paul Nicholas (as Bashir) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 4:

Left to Right: Kittson O'Neill (as Alice) and J. Paul Nicholas (as Bashir) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 5:

Left to Right: J. Paul Nicholas (as Bashir) and Gamze Ceylan (as Riva) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 6:

Left to Right: Kittson O'Neill (as Alice), Sarah Van Auken (as Rhiannon), and Ed Swidey (as Lucas) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 7:

Left to Right: Kittson O'Neill (as Alice) and J. Paul Nicholas (as Bashir) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 8:

Left to Right: J. Paul Nicholas (as Bashir), Gamze Ceylan (as Zakiyah), and Kittson O'Neill (as Alice) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

LIDLESS Production Photo 9:

Sarah Van Auken (as Rhiannon) in InterAct Theatre Company’s production of LIDLESS. Written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and directed by Seth Rozin, LIDLESS runs January 21 - February 13, 2011. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 1:

Left to Right: Mary Tuomanen (as Annie), Nancy Boykin (as Kate), Jessica DalCanton (as Tirzah), and Dan Hodge (as Frank) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 2:

Left to Right: Dan Hodge (as Frank), Jessica DalCanton (as Tirzah), and Nancy Boykin (as Kate) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 3:

Left to Right: Jessica DalCanton (as Tirzah) and Dan Hodge (as Frank) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 4:

Left to Right: Dan Hodge (as Frank) and Christopher Coucill (as Alden) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 5:

Left to Right: Pierce Cravens (as Howard), Tim Moyer (as Erastus), Christopher Coucill (as Alden), Dan Hodge (as Frank), Mary Tuomanen (as Annie) and Nancy Boykin (as Kate) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 6:

Left to Right: Tim Moyer (as Erastus), Christopher Coucill (as Alden) and Nancy Boykin (as Kate) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 7:

Left to Right: Christopher Coucill (as Alden), Tim Moyer (as Erastus), Pierce Cravens (as Howard), Dan Hodge (as Frank), Mary Tuomanen (as Annie) and Nancy Boykin (as Kate) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 8:

Front Row (with back to camera): Dan Hodge (as Frank). Back Row (left to right): Tim Moyer (as Erastus), Pierce Cravens (as Howard), Christopher Coucill (as Alden), Mary Tuomanen (as Annie) and Nancy Boykin (as Kate) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.

SILVERHILL Production Photo 11:

Left to Right: Dan Hodge (as Frank), Mary Tuomanen (as Annie), Pierce Cravens (as Howard) and Jessica DalCanton (as Tirzah) in InterAct Theatre Company’s World Premiere production of SILVERHILL. Written by Philadelphia playwright Thomas Gibbons and directed by Seth Rozin, SILVERHILL runs October 22 - November 14, 2010. Photo by Seth Rozin and courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company.