INTERACT Theatre Company presents the Los Angeles premiere of BENCHED written by Richard Broadhurst, directed by Anita Khanzadian, produced by Alan Naggar. When a disgruntled senior citizen makes his way to his favorite bench in Central Park to consider what choices he may have left to make his life worth living, he discovers ‘his’ bench occupied by a stranger who seems determined to disrupt and interfere with whatever plans he may have for himself. Starring Eddie Jones (LADCC Best Actor Award Death of a Salesman) and John Towey (Old Wicked Tales Colony Theatre); featuring Kelly Lohman and Matt Fowler. Previews Friday, Feb. 1 at 8PM. Runs Feb. 2 – March 24. Friday and Saturday 8PM; Sunday 3PM. Tickets: $25. Seniors/Students: $20. Buy Tickets: www.interactla.org or (818) 765-8732. Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., NoHo 91601.