A romantic comedy-drama about Kailyn and Doug, two childhood friends who meet again and again throughout their lives, from age 8 to 38. Their encounters raise questions about love, friendship, dependence, and the ability to heal from old and new wounds.
Kayleen and Doug are two childhood friends whose lives bring them together again and again, even when it seems they have grown completely apart. These encounters reshape their lives and raise questions about love, friendship, dependence, and the fine line between them. From the schoolyard to a hospital bed, they are forced each time to confront old and new wounds and examine what is truly needed to heal them.
Gruesome Playground Injuries is a romantic comedy-drama that follows its two protagonists from age 8 to age 38. It combines biting humor with searing honesty, seeking to understand why love hurts so much—and why sometimes it is less frightening to be run over or struck by lightning than to say, “I love you.”
Rajiv Joseph is an acclaimed American playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist, considered one of the leading voices in contemporary American theater. His plays have been performed to great success on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and around the world.
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.
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