the bandaged place

Struggling to recover after an assault, Jonah realizes the only way to heal is by mending the relationships with his family.

Struggling to recover after an assault, Jonah realizes the only way to heal is by mending the relationships with his family.

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the bandaged place

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  • Asher Wyndham: the bandaged place

    A honest, and much needed look at physical violence in gay relationships and the PTSD that impacts a gay man's relationship with family members. The play shows the impact of trauma as an emotional and pyschological wound that is not just individual, it's social, it goes beyond memory and bedroom. There's a fluidity with scene transitions as backstory is revealed. This play deserves its accolades and multiple productions.

    A honest, and much needed look at physical violence in gay relationships and the PTSD that impacts a gay man's relationship with family members. The play shows the impact of trauma as an emotional and pyschological wound that is not just individual, it's social, it goes beyond memory and bedroom. There's a fluidity with scene transitions as backstory is revealed. This play deserves its accolades and multiple productions.

  • Shaun Leisher: the bandaged place

    A play about love and family and dealing with past wounds.

    A play about love and family and dealing with past wounds.

  • Audrey Lang: the bandaged place

    What a beautiful, tender play about finding healthy ways to love and to be loved. I did not want the play to end because I genuinely did not want my time with these complicated, tug-at-your-heartstrings characters to end. Each one is so skillfully rendered, each line and action is vital in leading the reader through this gorgeous and moving story. I would absolutely love to see this play performed onstage.

    What a beautiful, tender play about finding healthy ways to love and to be loved. I did not want the play to end because I genuinely did not want my time with these complicated, tug-at-your-heartstrings characters to end. Each one is so skillfully rendered, each line and action is vital in leading the reader through this gorgeous and moving story. I would absolutely love to see this play performed onstage.

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Character Information

  • Jonah Irby
    He is ELLA’S biological father, but not her legal guardian.
    He is a dancer.
    Bowed, but not broken.

    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Geraldine Irby
    JONAH’S grandmother and ELLA’S great grandmother and legal guardian.
    A mama bear.
    Character Age
    50-70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Ella Irby
    JONAH’S daughter.
    She is a dancer.
    Wise beyond her years.
    Character Age
    8-10
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sam Yates
    ELLA’S ballet instructor.
    Stronger than they look.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Ruben Torres
    JONAH’s ex-boyfriend.
    Sexy as fuck.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Roundabout, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization New York Stage & Film, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization New Group, Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Playwrights' Center, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Roundabout Theatre Company, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization New York Stage & Film, Year 2019

Awards

  • Relentless Award
    American Playwriting Foundation
    Winner
    2018