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Featuring a Co-production between Portland Center Stage and Artists Repertory Theatre!
January 19 – February 13, 2022
Mn Stages at Portland Center Stage
Synopsis:
From the critically acclmed author of Cambodian Rock Band, The Great Leap delves into history that intertwines personal stories with political currents. Set in San Francisco's Chinatown during 1989, basketball phenom Manford Lum becomes a standout player on street courts before making it to college where he is selected for a friship game agnst Beijing teams. As tensions rise both on the court and off, this dynamic play challenges the boundaries between cultural exchange and conflict.
The plot follows U.S. coach agnst his Chinese counterpart as well as national demonstrations and cultural revolutions that impact personal lives and family dynamics across generations.
A masterful bl of sharp humor with poignant storytelling, Lauren Yee employs her father's basketball legacy and historical context to create a narrative that mntns intrigue until the final buzzer.
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Date Range: January 19 – February 13, 2022
Venue: US Bank Mn Stage, Portland Center Stage
Director: Zi Alikhan
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