Playwright and film director John Grissmer has written a play about the invention of Basketball by James Naismith in 1891. It’s a musical.
Yago Colás teaches comparative literature, philosophy, and the Cultures of Basketball at the University of Michigan. He’s reviewed the play:
“Basketball, The Musical,” Yago Colás, The Classical
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December 30, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Current performances of The Perfect Game – Jim Naismith Invents Basketball February 21-23, 2013 in Bonita Springs, FL. 239-495-8989 for tickets: members $20; non-members $25. http://www.amazon.com for books. http://www.dkchristi.com
January 10, 2013 at 2:53 am
Thanks Mike for the mention. The Perfect Game was performed at Catholic University in 2006. What a great production by all the gang!
“Steal The Ball”
January 10, 2013 at 8:36 am
John Grissmer:
You had a great team in DC. Catholic U has fine Drama and Music programs.
February 26, 2013 at 9:03 am
Hello Mike, I am back from Bonita Springs Florida where THE PERFECT GAME played feb. 21 to 23. Production well received.
See the review by D. K. Christie