THE CONTRACT
Philly Premiere!
by James Webb
directed by Jude Sandy
Feb. 5-28, 2027 Run Time: TBD
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InterAct and Theatre in the X present:
A married couple and co-pastors of a Black megachurch in Alabama have negotiated an arrangement to satisfy the husband’s sexual desire for men: they have hired a graduate student for discreet monthly liaisons in an upscale New York City hotel. But when feelings intensify, the parameters of the contract are in danger of collapsing, along with the lies people have been telling themselves. An exploration of internalized homophobia in the Black church and what it means to be responsible to your flock.
Associate Honorary Producer Kelly Lee
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Status: Set Construction
Show Run: Feb. 5-28, 2027
Free Ice Cream Previews: Feb. 5-10, 2026
Young Friends Night: Feb. 5, 2026 [USE CODE: YOUNG at checkout. $20 discount TIX, includes 1 free bar token]
2pm Post Show Artist Q&A: Feb. 13, 20, 27
2pm Post Show Expert Q&A w/Seth: Feb. 14, 21, 28
SPEAKER DETAILS for THE CONTRACT:
TalkBacks at InterAct
Speaker Saturdays
Following our Saturday 2pm non-preview matinees, join InterAct and an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of THE CONTRACT.
Feb. 13 - TBD
Feb. 20 - TBD
Feb. 27 - 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 THE CONTRACT.
Feb. 14 - TBD
Feb. 21 - TBD
Feb. 28 - TBD
Audience Discussions
Discussions occur after every Wednesday and Thursday non-preview 7pm performance. Facilitated by Seth Rozin.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | Thursday, Feb. 18 | Wednesday, Feb. 24 | Thursday, Feb. 25
Please note:
Q&A Hosts & Guests are subject to change. Please call the BOX OFFICE before your show date to hear about any possible changes.