Smile

BY MELISSA JANE OSBORNE

Two women forge an unexpected bond in the world premiere of Smile. A kid from the inner city whose mother moved her in order to attend a White, affluent public school in Philadelphia’s Main Line, Rachel is a young girl still dreaming of her first kiss; she’s ill-equipped to navigate a world which defines her solely by gender, race and class. When an “incident” at school lands Rachel in the guidance counselor’s office, her situation sparks the young mother’s own questions and insecurities. Soon, Rachel and Helen find themselves developing a complicated relationship.

Directed by Michelle Bossy

Produced by IAMA Theater Company

Featuring Isabella Feliciana, Ronit Kathuria, Andria Kozica, John Lavelle

Set Design: Yuri Okahana-Benson

Sound Design: Erin Bednarz

Lighting Design: Dan Weingarten

Projection Design: Sean Cawalti

Costume Design: Vicki Conrad