Reggie Hoops
Named one of The Oregonian’s “shows you won’t want to miss on Oregon stages.“
August 1-11, 2024
By Kristoffer Diaz
Directed by Melissa Crespo
Synopsis
Reggie is one of the most promising executives in the NBA, but as a Black woman in a male-dominated field, she’s had to work twice as hard to get half as far. Now abruptly unemployed, she’s adjusting to home life with a wife and kids she rarely saw while on the job. Between a mother with a secret past, an unemployed brother, and an audacious wife, Reggie is on edge. When an acquaintance from the past appears with an unbelievable job offer, Reggie finds her family has their own agendas in regards to her career.
“Another sure slam dunk,” Reggie Hoops is a sharp, funny, and modern story about parenthood, generational pressures, and the pain that comes with chasing your passion, from the Tony-nominated writer of Hell’s Kitchen and The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.
Performances
Thursday, August 1 at 7:30pm | Preview, Pride Affinity Night
Friday, August 2 at 7:30pm | Preview
Saturday, August 3 at 7:30pm | Opening Night with post-show reception
Sunday, August 4 at 2:00pm | Mat Chat
Thursday, August 8 at 7:30pm | BIPOC Affinity Night
Friday, August 9 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 10 at 7:30pm
Sunday, August 11 at 2:00pm | Mat Chat
Sunday, August 11 at 7:00pm | Industry Night
Location
Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Cast
Production Team
Director – Melissa Crespo
Scenic Design – Dan Meeker^
Costume Design – Ahmad Daniel Santos
Lighting Design – Sophina Flores
Sound Design – Rory Stitt
Stage Manager – Steph Landtiser*
Production Assistant – Mia Webster
Intimacy and Fight Director – Kristen Mun-Van Noy
Properties Coordinator – Gwyneth Bushman
Dramaturg – Wesley Tipton
Technical Director – Derek Easton
^ Representing by United Scenic Artists – Local USA 829 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
* Appearing through an Agreement between Profile Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Media & Reviews
Review: REGGIE HOOPS at Profile Theatre
BroadwayWorld Portland, Aug. 8, 2024
“Diaz’ dialogue is sharp, and under Melissa Crespo’s skillful direction, the play is not only emotionally charged but also very funny.” Read more.
‘Reggie Hoops’: It’s much more than basketball
Oregon ArtsWatch, Aug. 6, 2024
“Profile Theatre’s world premiere of Kristoffer Diaz’ play wrestles fascinatingly with questions of family, professional striving, identity, and the meanings of love.” Read more.
Reggie Hoops premieres at Profile Theatre (Video)
KOIN 6 News AM Extra, Jul. 30, 2024
Writer Kristoffer Diaz and Profile Artistic Director Josh Hecht visited KOIN News AM Extra to talk about the new play premiering at Profile Theatre. Watch on YouTube.
Shooting the breeze with Kristoffer Diaz about ‘Reggie Hoops’
Bobby Bermea, Oregon ArtsWatch, Jul. 29, 2024
“Bobby Bermea talks with the Tony-nominated author of “Hell’s Kitchen” about theater, writing, family, deadlines, underdogs, and his basketball story opening at Portland’s Profile Theatre…” Read more.
Summer theater preview: The shows you won’t want to miss on Oregon stages
Lee Williams, The Oregonian, Jun. 3, 2024
“Profile Theatre had originally planned to premiere Kristoffer Diaz’s new basketball drama earlier this year. Turns out, the playwright had a pretty good excuse for postponing: Diaz was sharpening up his script for “Hell’s Kitchen,” the Broadway musical based on the life and tunes of multi-Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys…” Read more.
Related Events & Content
Artist Talk
Join playwright Kristoffer Diaz and Artistic Director Josh Hecht at The Heathman Hotel for a conversation about Diaz’s plays, working with Alicia Keys on the most Tony-nominated musical of 2024, and more! Admission includes a welcome beverage.
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
At Broadway Room at Heathman Hotel, 1001 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Admission to the Artist Talk is $15, or complimentary for Profile Theatre members.
Learn more and get tickets for the Artist Talk here.
Affinity Nights
Pride Affinity Night invites LGBTQIA+ community members to enjoy discounted $5 tickets (use promo code REGGIEPRIDE at checkout) and a pre-show reception with complimentary wine and door prizes.
BIPOC Affinity Night invites members of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community to enjoy discounted $5 tickets (use promo code REGGIEBIPOC at checkout) and a pre-show reception with complimentary wine and door prizes.
At the theater, check in at the box office and let staff know you’re attending Affinity Night so that we can welcome you to the party!
Read more about Affinity Nights at Profile Theatre here.
Beheading Columbus Staged Reading
Directed by Melissa Crespo (Reggie Hoops)
Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE), in partnership with Profile Theatre, presents a staged reading of Beheading Columbus by Diana Burbano. Diana Burbano is an inaugural AGE Legacy Playwright Grant recipient.
Monday, August 5, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
At Imago Theatre, 17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Learn more and get tickets for the staged reading of Beheading Columbus here.
Mat Chats
Mat Chats are post-show opportunities for the audience to take a deeper dive into the world and themes of the play with artists, experts, and educators. They take place on the stage five minutes after the Sunday matinees.
Satellite: Beyond the Stage Podcast
Stream Profile Theatre’s Satellite podcast to enjoy interviews with playwright Kristoffer Diaz, director Melissa Crespo, and dramaturg Wesley Tipton to learn about the creation of the play and the history that shaped its characters. New episodes drop weekly during the run of Reggie Hoops!
Listen here, or find Satellite wherever you get your podcasts.
The Media Sponsor for Reggie Hoops is The Oregonian Media Group
