the bandaged place

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the bandaged place

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 3m, 1girl(s)

Harrison David Rivers

Struggling to recover after an assault, Jonah realizes the only way to heal is by mending the relationships with his family. A brutal and lyrical portrait of the things we hang on to and the price of moving forward, the bandaged place tells of one man’s attempt to free himself from the abuses of his past.

Image: 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Production (Joan Marcus)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 3m, 1girl(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Struggling to recover after an assault, Jonah realizes the only way to heal is by mending the relationships with his family. A brutal and lyrical portrait of the things we hang on to and the price of moving forward, the bandaged place tells of one man’s attempt to free himself from the abuses of his past.
History
the bandaged place premiered off-Broadway at the Roundabout Theatre Company's Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre on October 20, 2022. Directed by David Mendizábal, the production featured Stephanie Berry, Jake Ryan Lozano, Sasha Manuel, Anthony Lee Medina, Jhardon Dishon Milton and Phoenix Noelle.
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Performing Groups
JONAH IRBY – Black, Male-identifying, mid-20s/early 30s. Ella’s biological father, but not her legal guardian. Recently injured and still a bit shell-shocked. Dancer or strong mover.
GERALDINE IRBY – Black, Female-identifying, early 60s. Jonah’s grandmother and Ella’s great-grandmother and legal guardian. Accustomed to holding things together.
ELLA IRBY – Black or Multi-racial, Female-identifying, 8 years old. Jonah’s daughter. Wise beyond her years. Dancer or strong mover.
SAM YATES – Non-white, Male-identifying, mid-20s/early 30s. Ella’s ballet teacher. A bit goofy. Stronger than he looks. Dancer or strong mover.
RUBEN TORRES – Black or Latine man, early/mid-30s. Jonah’s ex-boyfriend. The kind of guy you don’t say “no” to. Sexy as fuck.
  • Time Period New Millennium/21st Century
  • Setting Jonah’s studio apartment in Harlem and other locations in NYC. November 2006.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Intense Adult Themes
    • Strong Language

Media

“A jewel of a play... absolutely real.” – The Daily Beast

“Unflinching... the bandaged place considers intimate partner violence and its aftershocks from a perspective not often seen — between men of color, whose vulnerability may otherwise be overlooked or denied.” – The New York Times

“Every plot point, every character, every moment in this nearly perfect new play has been stitched together perfectly. It will make your heart bleed in many different ways; it is a thoughtful and excellent meditation on the long and winding road to healing.” – New York Theatre Guide

“An inventive, heartfelt and affecting new play. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, just like life itself.”– Theatermania


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  • the bandaged place

    Image: 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Production (Joan Marcus)

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Authors

Harrison David Rivers

Harrison David Rivers

Harrison David Rivers is an award-winning playwright, librettist and television writer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. His works include the bandaged place (Roundabout, NYSF), This Bitter Earth (Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, White Bear Theatre, Seattle Public, TheatreWorks Hart ...

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