Flex: Written by Candrice Jones
It’s 1997, the inaugural season of the WNBA. High school champion Starra Jones and her “Lady Train” teammates are leaving childhood behind as they make their full-court press into adulthood. But the realities of life in rural Arkansas are blocking their shot at greatness. Will their choices off the court bring their dream closer, or tear the close-knit team apart? In her funny and deeply moving play, Candrice Jones channels the true voice of teenagers pinning everything on a game they can’t afford to lose.
Themes
- Some of the characters in this play feel that there aren't enough opportunities for all of them, therefore they have to compete fiercely against each other. One of the characters in particular crosses a line, in the effort to gain an advantage. How do your values influence your actions in a competitive situation?
Tuesday, April 30 2024 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 01 2024 at 7:30 pm
Penumbra Theatre
In partnership with
Penumbra Theatre
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
Current Ticket Availability
Both dates are currently available!
Additional Information
Flex: Written by Candrice Jones
Tuesday, April 30 2024 at 7:30 pm
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Show All Date/Times (2)
Wednesday, May 01 2024 at 7:30 pm
Penumbra Theatre
In partnership with
Penumbra Theatre
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
Current Ticket Availability
Both dates are currently available!
It’s 1997, the inaugural season of the WNBA. High school champion Starra Jones and her “Lady Train” teammates are leaving childhood behind as they make their full-court press into adulthood. But the realities of life in rural Arkansas are blocking their shot at greatness. Will their choices off the court bring their dream closer, or tear the close-knit team apart? In her funny and deeply moving play, Candrice Jones channels the true voice of teenagers pinning everything on a game they can’t afford to lose.
Themes
- Some of the characters in this play feel that there aren't enough opportunities for all of them, therefore they have to compete fiercely against each other. One of the characters in particular crosses a line, in the effort to gain an advantage. How do your values influence your actions in a competitive situation?
Additional Information
This play uses very specific basketball terms and references. The title of the play itself is a real-life basketball play. Get more familiar with how the “Flex” play works with these videos: