A KIND SHOT
Written and Performed by TERRI MATEER
Dramaturgs: SETH BARRISH & LEE BROCK
Lights: BRIAN
MATEER
Davenport Theatre
354 West 54th
Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues)
(212) 888-4444 or
www.SmartTix.com
January 16 – February 8; Opening Night: 01/23/15
A KIND SHOT is the true story of
Terri Mateer’s basketball career. When you’re 6’1” since 6th
grade, the path would seem obvious. Not so with Mateer. Her
journey twists and turns as she ventures from state to state and country to
country. Eventually she ends up playing pro basketball in Paris, but her career
choices are even more diversified than her travels. With raw honesty and a good
deal of humor, even she at times seems amazed at the people who assisted or
abused her (sometimes the same person participated in both acts).
Her fascinating story is told in a “wait until you hear this” style that immediately makes you feel as if an old friend is sharing war stories. To use the basketball analogy, Terri Mateer’s life is like the sport itself. It takes a great deal of energy, and if you’re lucky, there will be players along the way who will assist you. You don’t always win, but when you get a chance, you take a shot. And if you make it, you’re on top of the game. Taking a shot by writing and performing A KIND SHOT definitely works out – this is compelling theatre.
- Laurie Lawson -