Philadelphia Weekly

Assassin

InterAct Theatre Company and Act II Playhouse team up for the world premiere co-production of local playwright David Robson’s exploration of regret, forgiveness and football. Robson’s play draws on a real life incident at an NFL pre-season game involving defensive back Jack Tatum and wide-receiver Daryll Stingley. Nicknamed the “Assassin,” Tatum was known as the toughest player on the Oakland Raiders, a team that took great pride in its ability to bend rules and punish opposing players with pain-inducing hits. Tatum’s hit on Stingley left the player paralyzed for life. The play fictionalizes their story to explore America’s obsession for violent entertainment. Tonight is also “Young Friend’s Night,” a new program from InterAct aimed at young adults. For just $25, you get a ticket to the performance plus admission to a pre-performance party with drinks and food. Just enter the code YF1213 when you buy your ticket. —J. Cooper Robb

8pm. The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215.568.8079. interacttheatre.org 

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WHEN
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Recurring: ONCE

TIME & PRICE
8pm. Price: Unknown

WHERE
The Adrienne , 2030 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA
One time only on 01/24/2013. .

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