A Jumping-Off Point

by Inda Craig-Galván

NEW! FULL LENGTH - A rising superstar writer, Leslie finds herself uniquely-positioned as an African-American
woman on the cusp of all her dreams coming true. When a man from her past shows up at
her home, all that she's worked for is in jeopardy, and Leslie's future is out of her hands --
tied to a secret she shares with this outsider. This play explores ownership of story and
asks who has the right to tell a...

NEW! FULL LENGTH - A rising superstar writer, Leslie finds herself uniquely-positioned as an African-American
woman on the cusp of all her dreams coming true. When a man from her past shows up at
her home, all that she's worked for is in jeopardy, and Leslie's future is out of her hands --
tied to a secret she shares with this outsider. This play explores ownership of story and
asks who has the right to tell a Black story?

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  • Nick Malakhow: A Jumping-Off Point

    Complex, well-rendered characters, with a particularly delicious dynamic between Leslie and Andrew. The exploration of plagiarism vs. inspiration, cultural appropriation in storytelling, the creative process, and ambition is complex and fascinating. This is a briskly moving play with clever dialogue that always feels organic to the circumstances; Craig-Galvan's propulsive rhythms and humor always flow directly from dramatic action and character intention.

    Complex, well-rendered characters, with a particularly delicious dynamic between Leslie and Andrew. The exploration of plagiarism vs. inspiration, cultural appropriation in storytelling, the creative process, and ambition is complex and fascinating. This is a briskly moving play with clever dialogue that always feels organic to the circumstances; Craig-Galvan's propulsive rhythms and humor always flow directly from dramatic action and character intention.

  • Shaun Leisher: A Jumping-Off Point

    A wonderful play about race in the entertainment industry and what stories can and can not be told by certain people.

    A wonderful play about race in the entertainment industry and what stories can and can not be told by certain people.

  • Deb Hiett: A Jumping-Off Point

    What a fantastic play, as suspenseful as it is witty. Its questions about who has the right to tell which story will surely have people talking for hours after seeing the play (I can't wait for this play's premiere, which will hopefully happen soon). And the playwright's gift with dialogue and subtext will be an actor's dream. Another wonderful piece by a brilliant writer.

    What a fantastic play, as suspenseful as it is witty. Its questions about who has the right to tell which story will surely have people talking for hours after seeing the play (I can't wait for this play's premiere, which will hopefully happen soon). And the playwright's gift with dialogue and subtext will be an actor's dream. Another wonderful piece by a brilliant writer.

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Year 2022