Among These Wild Things: InterAct Theatre Company Workshop and Reading

During the second week in February, I was in workshop for my play, Among These Wild Things at InterAct Theatre Company in Philadelphia. The play had been awarded their  inaugural New Play Development Award. This is the first national award that I have ever received for my work, which was thrilling. It was also deeply affirming because this play represents a return to my voice as a writer. It was a rigorous week of work. I continue to learn so much about these amazing characters and the powerful story being told. I'm struck by the responses to the play and by the play's clear message about what it wants to be. In the next draft, I will be shifting time significantly, which is exciting. I'm on a bit of hold as I look for funding opportunities or hear from a theatre that is interested in investing in further development. In the meantime, I've started to work on another play, which I'll tell you most about soon and I've gathered photos from my time with the lovely folks at InerAct and my cast in the room. This workshop was directed Seth Rozin with dramaturgy by Erin Washburn and featured Jay Charan, Ciera Gardner, Melanye Finister, Carlène Pochette, and Rupal Pujara. Please enjoy!

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