Arts + Rec Free Events
The Great Leap (Pay What You Can)
Presented by Center REP
- Date: 03/16/2024 (all day)
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: A sharp-witted new drama.
By Lauren Yee
Directed by Nicholas C. Avila
Running March 16 - April 7, 2024, matinee and evening performances available
“A ‘Leap’ worth taking!” Boston Globe
“Stunning!” Los Angeles Times
“Basketball meets Tiananmen Square… 'The Great Leap' does not disappoint!” New York Times
“Vivid [and] funny characters… full-court banter mark a gripping ‘Great Leap’! Washington Post
When an American basketball team travels to Beijing for an exhibition game in 1989, the drama goes deeper than the strain between countries. For two men with a past and one teen with a future, the game is a chance to claim personal victories on and off the court. Tensions rise right up to the final buzzer as a pivotal moment in history collides with the action in the arena. Driven by rapid-fire dialogue, this perceptive new play explores the cultural and political risks of raising your voice and standing your ground.
approx. 2 hours, with one intermission
For the Deaf community, we are providing an ASL-interpreted performance of this event on April 6, 2024, at 2:30pm.
If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.
Center REP “Pay What You Can” preview performance (March 16 - 17)
Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online at any time – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.
Production Team
Nicholas C. Avila++ Director
Yi-Chien Lee Scenic Designer
Spenser Matubang Lighting Designer
Maggie Whitaker+ Costume Designer
Lyle Barrere Sound Designer
Keke Vasquez-Tamali'i Wig Designer
Kathleen J Parsons* Stage Manager
Cast
Cassidy Brown* Saul
Edward Chen Wen Chang
James Aaron Oh Manford
Nicole Tung* Connie
Vivienne Truong Understudy
Edric Young Understudy
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
+ member of United Scenic Artists Union
++ member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
Presented By
Center REP Is Supported By