The Hardest Words To Say

Oprah, after a life altering trauma, is split into two halves of herself: Mind and Heart. An exploration of friendships, romance, and sex. Strangers to lovers, friends to foes, they try to connect the dots on how they became so broken by taking a harsh look at the most important people, places, and things in their lives. But before they can try to move on to a happier future, they have to overcome their traumas...

Oprah, after a life altering trauma, is split into two halves of herself: Mind and Heart. An exploration of friendships, romance, and sex. Strangers to lovers, friends to foes, they try to connect the dots on how they became so broken by taking a harsh look at the most important people, places, and things in their lives. But before they can try to move on to a happier future, they have to overcome their traumas of the past and present. An avant-garde exploration of psychology, PTSD, and sexual abuse. On this journey through a web of memories, past and present, we realize words of importance and that sometimes the hardest words to say are "I'm sorry".

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    The Hardest Words to Say is a powerful, avant-garde exploration of trauma, identity, and healing. Arrington's work delves into the complexity of relationships and self-discovery, tackling difficult subjects with raw emotion. A poignant journey through pain, forgiveness, and growth.

    The Hardest Words to Say is a powerful, avant-garde exploration of trauma, identity, and healing. Arrington's work delves into the complexity of relationships and self-discovery, tackling difficult subjects with raw emotion. A poignant journey through pain, forgiveness, and growth.

Mind: Half of Oprah. Black Female. Late teens to early twenties.
Heart: Oprah’s other half. Black Female. Late teens to early
twenties.
Jarrah: Oprah’s friend. In Highschool. White Male. Mid to late
teens. Blue/Green Eyes.
Missy: Oprah’s friend. In College. Female. Late teens to early
twenties.
Predator: Can be played by anyone, regardless of size, race, or gender. One person ensemble that plays Therapist, Ezra, etc. The Predator itself is a beast-like creature resembling various animals, creatures, parasites, and monsters.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization 1st Stage, Year 2026
  • Type Reading, Organization District Fringe, Year 2025
  • Type Reading, Organization Towson University Wright Hard Play Hard, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Fringe, Organization District Fringe, Year 2026