June 21-29

World Premiere of Whirlwind by Cris Eli Blak

About the Show: Every sport is more than a game, and every moment of change is made possible by someone opening a door that was previously locked. This is the lesson learned by Grady, a high school tennis player with a chip on his shoulder, who finds himself traveling to Lynchburg, Virginia, to be trained and coached by Dr. Robert Walter 'Whirlwind' Johnson: medical doctor, coach, former college athlete, activist, and respected community member. Dr. Johnson seems to have it all, and Grady wants to get to that level. Little does he know Dr. Johnson is trying to knock down a wall of his own, both in terms of fighting against the past and forging a future with tennis as an integrated sport.

Come experience local history in this ETC Playwright's Initiative World Premiere!

Location: Thoresen Theatre, Randolph College

June 21 Tickets

Notice: The opening night performance, June 21st, is part of the Central Virginia Fringe Festival. If purchasing single tickets to this show, please follow the correct link above. 2025 Season ticket holders can still redeem their tickets during this performance. Please note that this performance is general admission seating.