Wounded

by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

WOUNDED tells the story of a woman who's been in the role of caregiver to her husband ever since he was severely mentally and physically injured in the Iraq war. The show starts when she, for the first time, is considering having a real relationship with someone new while still taking care of her husband. WOUNDED explores the question of what loyalty you owe your spouse when they stop being the person you...

WOUNDED tells the story of a woman who's been in the role of caregiver to her husband ever since he was severely mentally and physically injured in the Iraq war. The show starts when she, for the first time, is considering having a real relationship with someone new while still taking care of her husband. WOUNDED explores the question of what loyalty you owe your spouse when they stop being the person you married.

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Wounded

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  • Robyn Ginsburg Braverman: Wounded by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm
    “

    This is a marvelous tour of the question, "What do we owe the people to whom we're committed?" 
    I loved the sample enough to request the full script, and am glad I did. Kerry's deft touch pulled me in multiple directions, and his ability to describe the pain of the situation shows his depth of knowledge.
    Though the ambiguous ending leaves me sapped, I admit to my curiosity about adding another act: can any of these characters meet their needs without the others? 

    This is a marvelous tour of the question, "What do we owe the people to whom we're committed?" 
    I loved the sample enough to request the full script, and am glad I did. Kerry's deft touch pulled me in multiple directions, and his ability to describe the pain of the situation shows his depth of knowledge.
    Though the ambiguous ending leaves me sapped, I admit to my curiosity about adding another act: can any of these characters meet their needs without the others? 

    ”
  • Jonathan Josephson: Wounded by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm
    “

    I had the pleasure of seeing the award-winning premiere of this play, it's a special piece. Pain is a difficult theme to manifest dramatically and this play is a clinic on that idea - the travels from anguish to healing and back again are gut-wrenching yet uplifting in a delightfully theatrical way.

    I had the pleasure of seeing the award-winning premiere of this play, it's a special piece. Pain is a difficult theme to manifest dramatically and this play is a clinic on that idea - the travels from anguish to healing and back again are gut-wrenching yet uplifting in a delightfully theatrical way.

    ”

Character Information

  • Tommy
    Angelica’s husband. A war veteran who was severely injured, he walks slowly with a bad limp and bit of a hunch. When he talks, it’s with a severe speech impediment that makes it difficult for him to articulate a single word. He also suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), so by the time he gets out a word, he can’t remember what the next one was going to be.
    30
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Angelica
    A very smart 30-year-old who’s lived the life of someone twice her age. Often covers her anxiety with humor.
    30
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Samuel
    A kind and caring war veteran, wants to be a part of Angelica and Tommy’s lives. Suffers from PTSD, which he does his best to hide.
    30's-40's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Fierce Backbone, 2017

Production History

  • Fringe, Hollywood Fringe Festival, 2018
  • Fringe, Soho Playhouse (Fringe Encore Series), 2018

Awards

  • Audience Choice Award
    Better Lemons
    Winner
    2018
  • Soho Playhouse Fringe Encore Series NYC
    Soho Playhouse
    Winner
    2018
  • Fav Fringe Flyer
    Hollywood Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2018
  • Female Director of Distinction
    Hollywood Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2018
  • The Conversation Creation Award
    The Outdoor Voices Festival
    Finalist
    2018
  • The Unleashed Award
    Theatre Unleashed
    Finalist
    2018
  • Fringe First
    Hollywood Fringe Festival
    Finalist
    2018
  • DoubleSweet Award
    Hollywood Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2018
  • Critics' Choice Award
    Better Lemons
    Winner
    2018
  • Top of the Fringe
    Hollywood Fringe Festival
    Finalist
    2018
  • Hollywood Fringe Festival Grant
    Fierce Backbone
    Winner
    2018