Arc Stages to present The Great Leap, by Lauren Yee beginning September 30th.
Arc Stages to present The Great Leap, by Lauren Yee beginning September 30th.
Pleasantville, N.Y. — Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages presents The Great Leap for their professional company, the Next Stage. The Next Stage focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.
Performances will be held at Arc Stages, located at 147 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville NY.
Friday, September 30 at 8pm
Saturday, October 1 at 8pm
Friday, October 7 at 8pm
Saturday, October 8 at 8pm
Friday, October 14 at 8pm
Saturday, October 15 at 8pm
Sunday, October 16 at 2pm
Tickets are $38 for adults, $30 for students, $28 for seniors. To purchase tickets, please visit www.arcstages.org or call 914-747-6206.
The Great Leap will be directed by Rui Dun. Starring: Fang Du*, Jose Gamo*, Ken Straus*, and Yeena Sung*.
“Every game is a second chance to live your life all over again.” San Francisco, spring 1989. Manford Lum, locally renowned on the sidewalk basketball courts of Chinatown, talks his way onto a college team, just before they travel to Beijing for a “friendship” game. When they arrive, China is in the throes of the post-Cultural Revolution era, and Manford must juggle international politics and his own personal history.
About Arc Stages
Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof.
The Educational Stage: an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre through a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work.
The Community Stage: a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in musicals and dramas.
The Next Stage: a professional theatre company that produces innovative, contemporary theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings.
These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs.
*member of Actors’ Equity Association
About Arc Stages
About Arc Stages Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof. The Educational Stage: an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre though a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work. The Community Stage: a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in American musicals and dramas. The Next Stage: a professional theatre company that endeavors to produce high quality contemporary theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings. These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs. We are thrilled to be your artistic haven and look forward to creating more exciting, transformative theatre!