Art House Productions in collaboration with Half-Light Productions, is thrilled to announce the upcoming presentation of Rajiv Joseph's compelling play, "Gruesome Playground Injuries," directed by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens. This captivating dramedy will be staged at Art House Productions in Jersey City, NJ, offering audiences a unique theatrical experience.
"Gruesome Playground Injuries" is a fast-paced, intense, and darkly comic play by Rajiv Joseph. It tells the story of Kayleen and Doug, two friends whose lives are intertwined through a series of injuries that bring them together. Spanning ages 8 to 38, the play follows their relationship as they navigate life's challenges, sometimes leaning on each other too much, occasionally causing harm, and often struggling to ask for help. Its non-chronological structure allows the audience to piece together their attraction while exploring themes of lost love, pain, regret, and how injuries can map a lifetime. Joseph highlights the complexity and messiness of life, reminding us that it becomes a bit easier with someone by our side.
Performances begin on Friday, October 18, 2024, and run through Sunday, November 10, 2024, with showtimes on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. Ticket prices are set at $45 for general admission and $35 for students and seniors.
In a time when empathy and understanding are more crucial than ever, "Gruesome Playground Injuries" seeks to foster connection and dialogue. Art House Productions will engage the community by hosting post-show Q&A sessions with the creative team, and mental health specialists.
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $45
Students/Seniors: $35
Show Dates:
Performance #1: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #2: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #3: Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00pm
Performance #4: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #5: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #6: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00pm
Performance #7: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #8: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #9: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00pm
Performance #10: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #11: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8:00pm
Performance #12: Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00pm
Showtimes:
Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 PM
Sundays at 3 PM
Location:
Art House Productions
345 Marin Boulevard (between Morgan and Bay Streets), Jersey City, NJ 07302
About the Playwright
Rajiv Joseph’s play Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo was a 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama and was also awarded a grant for Outstanding New American Play by the National Endowment for the Arts. He has twice won the Obie Award for Best New American Play, first in 2016 with Guards at the Taj (also a 2016 Lortel Winner for Best Play) and then in 2018 with Describe the Night. Other plays include King James, Letters of Suresh, Archduke, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Animals Out of Paper, The Lake Effect, The North Pool and Mr. Wolf. Joseph has been awarded artistic grants from the Whiting Foundation, United States Artists and the Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. He served for three years in the Peace Corps in Senegal.
About the Creative Team:
Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, Director, is a multi-award-winning director and producer, known for her work in film and theater. She founded Half-Light Productions and has received over $50,000 in artist grants. Her recent projects include the acclaimed feature film "Regarding Us" and the annual Zombie Opera.
Ashley Renée Scott (Producer, Actor), is an actor, producer, writer, and director with over two decades of experience in independent film. Her work has received international recognition, including Best Actress awards for Murder In the Dark (2010) and Inner Kitty (2017), as well as Best Picture for Go Fish (2017), which she wrote and directed. She has played notable roles in the theater such as Viola in Twelfth Night (co-starring Mark Pellegrino) and Martha in Strange Snow.
Art House Theater Accessibility Features Include:
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- ASL interpretation upon request with 2 weeks notice
- Audio description for blind and low-vision patrons upon request with 2 weeks notes
- Service animals are welcome
- Restrooms are fully accessible
For specific accommodations, please contact us at 201-579-0532 or Meredith Burns at Meredith@arthouseproductions.org. If you have any questions or require additional assistance, we are happy to help ensure your visit is comfortable and enjoyable.