Young Black female basketball players with dreams of going pro take center stage in 'Flex'

FLEX at Theatrical Outfit runs through October 2. Pictured: Kenisha Johnson, India S.Tyree, Whitney Nelson, Aminah Williams, Hailey Elizabeth. (Courtesy of Casey Gardner Ford Photography).

 Let’s set the stage for the new production of “Flex” at Theatrical Outfit: In a rural town in Arkansas, five young Black female basketball players have dreams of going professional, but first, they must navigate the complex world around them. Will they make a slam dunk and succeed, or foul out? “Flex” by Candrice Jones is on stage through Oct. 2 in the Balzer Theater at Herren‘s in Downtown Atlanta. Director Patdro Harris joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom along with actor Hailey Elizabeth, who portrays the character Starra.

Interview highlights:

How the play’s structure aligns with the actual game of basketball: