Hey, Philly. InterAct Theatre Company is kicking off its year of World Premieres with the debut of Caught by Christopher Chen. When artist Lin Bo's story of imprisonment in a Chinese detention center gains traction, an American publisher begins to question the authenticity of Bo's story. The play explores truth, art, social justice, and cultural appropriation, and runs now through November 16:
CAUGHT
October 24 - November 16, 2014
Written by Christopher Chen
Directed by Rick Shiomi
Featuring Ames Adamson, Jessica Dalcanton, Justin Jain, Bi Jean Ngo, and Christie Parker
When the legendary Chinese artist Lin Bo appears at the renowned Mana Gallery, his harrowing story of imprisonment in a Chinese detention center has the world standing at attention. Recently profiled in The New Yorker, Lin Bo shares with patrons the details of an ordeal that defies belief. Accusations fly as a labyrinthine exploration of truth, art, social justice and cultural appropriation are brought to the forefront, and where nothing is as it first appears.
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday, November 5 @ 7pm (Coffee Conversation)
Thursday, November 6 @ 8pm
Friday, November 7 @ 8pm
Saturday, November 8 @ 8pm
Sunday, November 9 @ 2pm (Speaker Sunday)
Tuesday, November 11 @ 7pm (Coffee Conversation)
Wednesday, November 12 @ 7pm (Coffee Conversation)
Thursday, November 13 @ 8pm
Friday, November 14 @ 8pm
Saturday, November 15 @ 8pm
Sunday, November 16 @ 2pm (Speaker Sunday)
Click here to purchase tickets. For more information, check the InterAct Theater Company website.