Synopsis - Love Serving Love
Renée, a pioneering trans athlete, wants to play tennis. Facing the US Tennis Association’s objections, she fights her way all the way to the state Supreme Court for her right to play in the women’s league. Once she’s in, she meets the fresh hotshot Martina—a communist defector who will one day become the most decorated Wimbledon player of all time. But right now, she’s just a closeted young girl who strikes up an unlikely match with the woman who might just teach her to turn the power of the crowd to her advantage.
This is an American legend based on true events, with the utmost respect for the public figures it features. The events of the play are fictional.
This is an American legend based on true events, with the utmost respect for the public figures it features. The events of the play are fictional.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Left to right: Leanna Keyes, Alicia Frame, Kyra Leigh, Laura Fudacz. January 2020.
This play was commissioned by Valiant Theatre in Chicago. Its first festival production happened as part of Valiant's First Annual New Works Festival in January and February of 2020. The play was presented at Otherworlds Theatre Company.
The cast was as follows:
Renée: Kyra Leigh
Martina: Alicia Frame
Ensemble: Laura Fudacz
The staff was as follows:
Artistic Director: Nich Radcliffe
Director: Lex Turner
Dramaturg: Ellen Wiese
Stage Manager: Helena Baron
Lighting Designer: Bridget Williams
The cast was as follows:
Renée: Kyra Leigh
Martina: Alicia Frame
Ensemble: Laura Fudacz
The staff was as follows:
Artistic Director: Nich Radcliffe
Director: Lex Turner
Dramaturg: Ellen Wiese
Stage Manager: Helena Baron
Lighting Designer: Bridget Williams
