For Immediate Release: October 3, 2006
Media Contact: David Golston, InterAct Theatre Company, 215.568.8077

On Monday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m., InterAct Theatre Company opens its eighth season of Writing Aloud with Going Forward, an evening of three short stories by three Philadelphia writers, featuring three characters who find surprising ways to continue on in spite of the obstacles life presents them.

ABOUT GOING FORWARD
Presented on Monday, October 30, Going Forward is composed of three stories, featuring characters who are pushed to extreme, touching, and often humorous ends to get past the obstacles put in front of them, and to hold on to what they haven't already lost. Going Forward is the first program in the 2006-2007 season of InterAct Theatre Company's award-winning series Writing Aloud, featuring works by contemporary writers read aloud by Philadelphia's best actors. Tickets for the performance, held at 7:00 p.m. at The Adrienne at 2030 Sansom Street, are $12.00 for general admission or $6.00 for InterAct subscribers. Seating is limited, so advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 215-568-8079. Discount subscriptions and group rates are also available.

Going Forward opens with "The Bard of Frogtown." Written by Allison Whittenberg (of Philadelphia, PA) and read by Nako Adodoadji, "The Bard of Frogtown" is the story of a young woman whose passion for poetry helps her to escape the dullness of her day-to-day existence cleaning airplanes.

"Smart," written by Benjamin Matvey (of Philadelphia, PA) and read by Michele Guidry, is an unflinching tale of intelligence, inferiority, and revenge, following a young woman who slowly realizes her intellectual superiority to her academic husband, and plans an affair to put him in his place.

"The Bridge Keepers," written by Neda Scepanovic (of Philadelphia, PA) and read by Lori McNally, takes us to war-torn Serbia, as a young woman and her friends stand their ground on a bridge in danger of demolition by militants, knowing that much more than the bridge may be lost if they abandon their posts.

ABOUT THE WRITING ALOUD PROGRAM
Directed by David Sanders, Writing Aloud was established in 1999 to present diverse voices in contemporary fiction by the region's best writers, read on stage by professional actors. Quickly establishing itself as the region's premiere reading series, Writing Aloud has attracted sold-out audiences, has been featured in special broadcasts on WHYY-FM public radio, and is a recipient of Philadelphia Magazine's 2001 "Best of Philly" award.

ABOUT INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY
InterAct Theatre Company, lead by Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin, is one of the nation's leading centers for new writing in theatre, introducing important contemporary writers to audiences through its world premiere stage productions, developmental residencies, and Showcase of New Plays. The Writing Aloud program extends InterAct's mission of cultivating and presenting diverse artistic voices into the realm of short fiction.

UPCOMING WRITING ALOUD EVENTS
Going Forward is the first program in InterAct Theatre Company's eighth season of Writing Aloud. The series continues on Monday, December 11 with Going to Pieces, and will continue with readings on February 5, March 19, April 30, and June 11, 2007.

Due to the nature of live theatre, play selection, performance and casting are subject to change.

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