Grey Area Productions will be exploring this idea through their performance of, 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' by Rajiv Joseph.

So, if you missed our La Crosse run or would love to see it again? Here’s your chance to experience this raw, moving, and darkly funny story about love, pain, and human connection. Join us as we bring this unforgettable production to a new stage at the Landmark Center Theatre.

Gruesome Playground Injuries is a darkly comic, yet deeply poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of childhood. The play follows Kayleen and Doug, two souls magnetically drawn together through a series of catastrophic accidents. Their relationship is a rollercoaster of intimacy and distance, laughter and pain, as they navigate the complexities of life from the playground to adulthood.

With raw honesty and unflinching humor, Rajiv Joseph’s play delves into the messy, beautiful, and often brutal reality of human connection. As these characters repeatedly find themselves in the nurse’s office, their physical wounds mirror the emotional scars they carry. A delicate balance of comedy and tragedy, Gruesome Playground Injuries is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

The performance lasts approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. A talkback with members of the production may be offered after select performances.

The Cast & Crew includes:

DOUG - Colin Thelen

KAYLEEN - Taylor Goodine

DIRECTOR - Chelsea Mcmanimon-Moe

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Mary Leonard

COSTUME & MAKEUP DESIGN - Joe Anderson

LIGHTING DESIGN - Chris Cox

SET DESIGN - Chelsea Mcmanimon-Moe & Colin Thelen

General Admission: $20 (+fees)
Senior & Active Military: $15 (+fees)
Student: $10 (+fees)

Tickets can be purchased online at https://spokenwooddesign.ticketspice.com/gruesome-playground-injuries