FLEX

An Obsidian and Crow's Theatre co-production

CANADIAN PREMIERE

Critic’s Pick – The Globe and Mail

It’s 1997 and the WNBA is changing the game. Every player on Plainnole’s Lady Train High School basketball team dreams of going pro. But first, they must navigate the pressures of being young, Black, and female in rural Arkansas, where a mistake on the court can become a foul in real life.

With the swagger, determination, and adrenaline of a four-quarter game, FLEX celebrates the fierce strength and athleticism of young women and what it means to be going for your shot at greatness.

Playwright Candrice Jones’s primary goal is to write “love letters for and to women of the American south.”

Winner of the National Arts Club’s Kesselring Prize for Playwriting.

“Flex hits the right rhythms on the court and off.” The New York Times

Audience Advisory : Please be advised that FLEX contains strong language and mature subject matter intended for adult audiences. Additionally, it features sensory elements such as loud sounds, periods of dark lighting, and bright flashing lights. For additional context or details, please contact the Box Office.

As part of the performance of FLEX, basketball will be played on stage. While the show has been carefully staged with safety in mind, there’s a chance that the action of the game might spill into the audience area. Please stay alert during these moments as your safety and comfort are a top priority. Thanks for being part of the game!

Gallery Photos by Roya DelSol, Video by Mallory Brown