Ridgefield playwright will read, perform selections from basketball musical

Written by The Ridgefield Press
Tuesday, 03 November 2009 05:58

Readings and musical selections from “The Perfect Game: Jim Naismith Invents Basketball” will be performed by author, playwright and composer John Grissmer of Ridgefield at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.

The musical, full of action, suspense and romance, follows the invention of basketball and the appearance of its creator James Naismith a century later at a crucial game when two archrivals play.

John Grissmer’s previous works include a biographical novel "The Ghosts of Antietam," and the play "Glorious Noise," a tribute to composer Charles Ives.

He has produced plays off-Broadway and directed at the Ridgefield Theater Barn.

Registration is not required. For more information call the library at 438-2282 or visit ridgefieldlibrary.org.