  
ABOUT THE PLAY
IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES Named Winner
of National New Play Network's 2011 Smith Prize,
Celebrating the Best New Play on American Politics
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IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES is an intense and timely new drama inspired by the true story of Mumia Abu-Jamal, an activist and journalist convicted in the 1981 death of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. Set in Oakland, CA, at the turn of the millennium, the play follows two women - one the daughter of an incarcerated Black Panther and the other the daughter of the white police officer he allegedly killed. Though these two strong-minded women are initially brought together in search of truth, their views on culture, class, and race push them into an uneasy world of violence and mistrust. Locked in the battle that has defined their families' legacies, these quintessentially American daughters must fight to find a balance between justice and forgiveness.
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Philly Artist Culture Interviews the Playwright & Cast:
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
was born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley of California and started his career as an actor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zell has received the David Calicchio/Marin Theatre Company Emerging American Playwright Prize (Mill Valley, CA) and Reverie Productions' Next Generation Playwright's Award (New York City). He was a finalist for the Yale Drama Series for Emerging Playwrights (Yale University), Aurora Theatre's Global Age Project Award (Berkeley, CA), Kitchen Dog Theatre's New Works Festival (Dallas, TX), and was a semifinalist for the Princess Grace Award, the Ashland New Play Festival (Ashland, OR), Centre Stage Theatre's New Works Festival (Greensboro, NC), Victory Gardens Theatre's Ignition Festival (Chicago, IL), and the Reverie Production’s Next Generation Playwright’s Contest. He was one of two inaugural African American Fellows with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. Zell holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Santa Clara University, is an MFA candidate in Dramatic Writing at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. Visit him online at www.AZellWill.com and send him reactions to the play here.
Read an Interview with A. Zell Williams,
Playwright of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
is a director and dramaturg. Her directing credits include Larry Loebell’s THE BALLAD OF JOHN WESLEY REED, Philadelphia Young Playwrights/InterAct Theatre Company’s YOUNG VOICES, THE WAR PARTY at InterAct, the site-specific one-man show INSIDE JULIA CHILD with John Jarboe performed at Philly Kitchen Share, LOVE JERRY with Nice People Theatre Company, ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT by Kara Lee Corthron at PlayPenn Development Conference, THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Arcadia University, THE EGG-LAYERS at the Classical Cabaret at Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, and SHIFT/TRANSFER, which played at First Person Arts’ First Person Festival and the Network of Ensemble Theatre’s MicroFest Philadelphia. Rebecca also directs and co-creates parallel narrative installation plays with her company, Applied Mechanics; Applied Mechanics pieces include SELKIE: A HOME-MADE PLAY, IT’S HARD TIMES AT THE CAMERA BLANCA, SES VOYAGE SAUVAGES, and last year’s Fringe Festival hit PORTMANTEAU, which travels to FronteraFest in Austin, TX in January 2011. As a dramaturg, she has worked with Sean Christopher Lewis, Larry Loebell, Arden Kass, Elaine Romero, Seth Rozin, and Aditi Kapil, among others. Rebecca has worked with students at Temple University, Swarthmore College, Arcadia University, and the University of Michigan. She holds an MA in Performance and Culture from the University of London. She is the Literary Director and Resident Dramaturg at InterAct.
ABOUT THE CAST
makes her InterAct Theatre debut with IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES. Lynnette hails from the great state of Ohio, where she grew up doing theatre, dance, and performance from a young age. She graduated with her BA from Brown University in Africana Studies with a Focus in Creative Writing and Performance, and received her MFA in Acting from Brown University/ Trinity Rep Conservatory in 2009. Lynette's previous roles include Esther in INTIMATE APPAREL (New Century Theatre), Mrs. Muller in DOUBT (Music Theatre of Connecticut), Ruth in A RAISIN IN THE SUN (Arkansas Rep. and Trinity Repertory Company), Sally Bowles in CABARET (Trinity Repertory Company), Dionyza in PERICLES, Gloria in INKED BABY, and Mrs. Thompson in THE STRANGLER (Brown/ Trinity Consortium). Lynnette is currently a member of the Jamal Jackson Dance Company.
makes her InterAct Theatre debut with IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES. Krista's previous Philadelphia credits include IN THE NEXT ROOM, MACBETH, LEAVING, LIFE OF GALILEO (Wilma Theatre), ROMEO & JULIET, OUR TOWN (Arden Theatre), DARK PLAY, OR STORIES FOR BOYS (Theatre Exile), 24-HOUR BALD SOPRANO (BRAT Productions), THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Commonwealth Classics), and WE THREE (2009 PlayPenn Conference). She was also seen in PROOF (Cape May Stage). Her film and television credits include "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Conquering Soceraphobia," and "the_source." She is a regular contributor to American Theatre Magazine and former Assoc. Editor of the Teaching Artist Journal. She received her MFA in Acting from Temple University and her BA in English and Theatre from Kenyon College, and is a founding member of the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Opening Night - Wednesday, June 1
InterAct celebrates Opening Night of IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES with a free reception immediately following the 7:00 p.m. performance. Sponsored by Saul Ewing LLP and hosted by Noble American Cookery, located directly across the street from InterAct's home at The Adrienne at 2025 Sansom Street. Join InterAct's loyal supporters as they mix and mingle with InterAct's cast, crew, board, and artisitc & administrative staff for an evening of good friends and great food. Featuring a few of Noble's best hors d'oeuvre and a cash bar.
Speaker Sundays
During IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES, InterAct will host several post-performance talk-backs to encourage further discussion on the issues it raises. Speaker Sundays, a series featuring invited scholars, community leaders and artists, are scheduled to follow matinee performances on:
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Check back often for up-to-the-minute updates on featured speakers!
Coffee Conversations
Following the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday performances of every production, we invite patrons to grab a delicious cup of joe provided by Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar, then join us for Coffee Conversations, informal discussions with company artists. During IN A DAUGHTER'S EYES , Coffee Conversations are scheduled for:
Tuesday, June 7
Wednesday, June 8
Tuesday, June 14
Wednesday, June 15
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SUBSCRIPTIONS & TICKETS
Purchasing Tickets or Subscriptions:
215.568.8079
InterAct's Box Office at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., Phila
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A. Zell Williams (Playwright)
Rebecca Wright 
