The Last Match
by Filigree Theatre
Feb. 06 - Feb. 22
Thursdays-Sundays
With a taut structure and a cast of richly drawn characters, internationally acclaimed playwright, Anna Ziegler's "The Last Match” centers upon two elite tennis players facing off on court in the high-stakes men’s semifinals of the U.S. Open. As the game unfolds on stage, both characters (one a veteran champion, one an up-and-coming contender) grapple with deep questions of identity, legacy, ambition, and the grueling demands of world-class athletics.
“The Last Match is a thrilling and deeply human story that resonates far beyond the world of sports,” says director Elizabeth V. Newman, "as the play moves fluidly between the physical immediacy of a tennis match unfolding on stage and the intimate emotional terrain of life off the court, exploring the delicate and sometimes difficult divide between goodness and greatness."
ABOUT FILIGREE’S SEVENTH SEASON:
The Filigree Theatre’s annual season is structured to connect the Past, Present, and Future of theatre over the course of a three-show season. Each season is structured as follows: the Fall (Past) is represented by a classic play; Winter (Present) is represented by a current piece from a playwright living/working today; and the Spring(Future) is represented by a new work or world premiere. Each season is tied together with a common theme that runs throughout the three productions. Filigree’s seventh season explores the dual themes of “Body &
Soul.”
ABOUT “THE LAST MATCH” DIRECTOR, CAST & CREW:
The Cast consists of Ryan Bradley as Tim , Declan Crawford as Sergei , Chiara McCarty as Mallory , and Maddie Scanlan as Galina . Understudies are Hunter Domzalski and Laura D’Eramo.
The Production Team for this show includes Patrick Anthony as Lighting & Scenic Designer, Maddy Lamb as Costume Designer, Johann Solo as Sound Designer, and Liz Tyson as Property Designer. The team also includes Kit Brooks as Stage Manager, Mike Ooi as Movement Coach, and Kate Glasheen as Dialect Coach.
The Last Match
by Anna Ziegler
Filigree Theatre
February 06 - February 22, 2026
February 6 - 22, 2026
Sterling Stage, Austin
