The Great Leap

Old Town Theatre
4040 Twiggs Street San Diego

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. Sharp-witted and weighty, this perceptive new play explores the cultural and political risks of raising your voice and standing your ground. "An exhilarating, deeply satisfying piece of work," - New York Magazine. "The play's relevance could not be more immediate," - Chicago Sun-Times. "Even those who don't care for basketball or international affairs will care about these characters," - Pasadena Star-News.