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A JUMPING-OFF POINT

By Inda Craig-Galván
Directed By Shá Cage

April 20 - May 19, 2024

Smart | Stimulating | Inquisitive

Leslie Wallace is a promising Black writer who has just landed her first deal with HBO when her White, former classmate Andrew shows up and accuses her of plagiarizing his script. Their confrontation—and eventual uneasy alliance—explores representation, privilege, and who gets to tell what stories.

Full of humor and complex characters, A JUMPING-OFF POINT is a sharp and electric new play from rising star playwright and screenwriter Inda Craig-Galván (Will Trent, How to Get Away with Murder), and asks who has the right to tell a Black story? And when mistakes are made - who is allowed to fail?


JUNGLE IN THE NEWS: Interview with A JUMPING-OFF POINT team

Read more from Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder's interview with A JUMPING OFF POINT playwright, Inda Craig-Galván and team members Shá Cage (Director), Vinecia Coleman (Leslie), Ashawnti Sakina Ford (Miriam), and Gabriel Murphy (Andrew) as they discuss the importance of new work and representation, as well as their creative approach behind this show.

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WORK WITH US: General Audition Opportunities

The Jungle is joining theaters across the Twin Cities at Park Square Theatre June 3 & 4 for general auditions. We are seeking union and non-union actors for various roles in our upcoming 2024/25 Season and the popular Script Reading Series. Learn more about the auditions and how to reserve your spot on Minnesota Playlist.

 

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