The ​Reading Theater Project​ is pleased to present Hero Work by Adam Richter, the final staged reading in the Play Reading Series: Revelation. The reading will take place Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7pm at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts’ Boscov Theatre, 200 Washington Street, Reading, Pa. Free parking is available behind the building.

Julia Matthews directs Richter’s play. In Hero Work, mild-mannered reporter and copy-desk scourge Josh Watkins moonlights as a superhero. His biggest nemesis: Finding a work-life balance, especially when a disaster strikes the city and Josh must decide which of his identities will do the most good.

The cast features Alex Dorsheimer as Josh Watkins, Sandi Trait as Blair, Richard Bradbury as Gordon, Cat Whelan as Phoebe, John Gancar as Townes, Kevin Wade as the Mayor, Michael Shott as Teenager/Victim, and Deb Brubaker as Security Guard. Brubaker will also read the stage directions.

The reading will be followed by a talkback with the playwright, director, and actors.