If you enjoy watching the plays by the students from Gulf Coast State College, then you may be in luck. There will be a brand-new play this year, titled Gruesome Playground Injuries, directed by the guest director Doug Gilliland.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Based on the book by Rajiv Joseph back in 2012, the story gives the message about the power of friendship, following the lives of two best friends, Kayleen and Doug. According to the Weebly site talking about the book, their need for each other was outwitted by their years apart from each other. These two talked about their injuries for the first time after meeting at eight years old, for those injuries are the physical manifestation of their internal pain. For the next thirty years, their bond after sustaining those injuries will be carried throughout.
EVENT INFORMATION
The play had already started, but now it is on its last weekend, and it will be held on Feb 24-25 (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM), and Feb 26 (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM) at the Amelia Center Theatre. The theatre itself has been having a long run with its plays, according for the actors’ passion for sharing the stories through their movement and voice. It’s been a part of the Amelia Center since 1998 or 1999. It has the Theater Associate of Arts Degree, and being a student there will grant you an education on acting, directing, musical and technical theatre, as stated on the GCSC website.
The tickets for the play costs $20 for general admission, $10 for seniors/military, and it’s free for the students of GCSC. The tickets can be purchased at www.gulfcoast.edu/arts. Before you consider checking out the play, it includes content that is not safe for those under the age of thirteen years old, adult themes and language. Viewer discretion is advised.
This is their last play of Spring this semester, so be sure to look forward to their next play next season!
