On Monday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m., InterAct Theatre Company’s ninth season of Writing Aloud continues with What Work Is, an evening of three stories that explore different kinds of work, labor, and toil.

ABOUT What Work Is
Presented on Monday, February 18, What Work Is features three penetrating stories about people struggling to master the demands of their jobs and their personal lives. The effort required by both employment and human relationships is depicted in three stark portraits by three very different writers.

What Work Is is the third program in the 2007-2008 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. on the mainstage at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street, are $15.00 for general admission or $10.00 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. A reception with refreshments will follow the performance.

The February 18 Writing Aloud opens with “The Sycamore Tree,” written by William Hoffman (of Oreland, PA) and read by Sean Lewis. “The Sycamore Tree” follows a young businessman as he learns to balance his grueling career with his own needs and the needs of his family.

“Cat Care,” written by Maggie Fay (of Austin, TX) and read by Sarah McCarron introduces us to a young girl whose summer gig pet-sitting teaches her about more than just felines.

Finally, “Fixing Things,” written by R.A. Lopata (of Wynnewood, PA) and read by Seth Reichgott, depicts a gifted middle-aged shipwright struggling to deal with his equally gifted and very difficult musician father.

ABOUT THE WRITING ALOUD PROGRAM
Founded 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. This season, Rebecca Wright takes over the directorship with hopes to spend the coming season building upon the program’s strengths and taking a fresh look at how it can be even better.

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
What Work Is is the third program in InterAct Theatre Company’s 2007/2008 season of Writing Aloud. It will be followed by The Art of Losing on March 24, 2008, featuring stories by Jacob M. Appel, Randall Brown, and Alex Olin. Two more performances follow in April and June.