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MAX FISCHER PLAYERS presents GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Michael Schwartz

SYNOPSIS
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES charts the intersection of two lives using scars, wounds and calamities as the mile markers to explore why people hurt themselves. This story breaks from convention by having two actors playing characters from ages 8 to 38 and, instead of following a chronological, cause-effect order, tells an episodic tale through large gaps in time and place.

CHARACTERS
DOUG – Need to look 20 to 30. Will play Doug from age 8 to 38.
KAYLEEN – Same. This role has been cast and submissions are closed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rajiv Joseph is the author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. Joseph, one of today’s most acclaimed young playwrights, is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an NEA Award for Best Play and a Whiting Writers’ Award.

ABOUT MAX FISCHER PLAYERS
This upstart theater company is aiming to change the paradigm for small theater companies in San Diego. We aim to produce fun, accessible and vibrant shows to both the youth theater and non-Equity theater scene. Our last show, UBU ROI, won the Producers' Pick award at the San Diego Fringe. The company is led by artistic directors Tracy McDowell and Michael Schwartz.