Leslie Wallace, an up-and-coming Black writer, secures her first HBO deal. However, her joy is interrupted by an unexpected visit from Andrew, a white peer from grad school, claiming plagiarism. Their confrontation and eventual uneasy alliance prompt a reflection on representation, privilege, and storytelling rights. A Jumping-Off Point, a vibrant and incisive play by emerging playwright and screenwriter Inda Craig-Galván, offers humor and intricate characters.