Rounding Third

Don is the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs, veteran Little League coach whose son is a star pitcher. Michael is a newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He’s a corporate executive who agrees to be Don’s assistant because he wants a special activity with his son, who’s never played baseball before. Out of their conflicting philosophies, the real issues of the play emerge: how should we raise our children? Since we live in such a ferociously competitive society, do we protect our children as long as possible? Or do we prepare them to be tough enough to win? The audience pinch hits for the team as the coaches speak directly to them about competition, character, punctuality, and of course, the importance of wearing the right equipment.