Headstrong (play)
| Headstrong | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Patrick Link |
| Date premiered | April 2012 |
| Place premiered | The Ensemble Studio Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Concussions in professional sports |
Headstrong is an American play by Patrick Link, commissioned by the EST/Sloan Project. It premiered at The Ensemble Studio Theatre in April 2012.[1]
The play explores the research behind concussions in professional sports and depicts a fictional former linebacker who must come to terms with the long-term consequences he may suffer from playing the game he loves.[2] Headstrong was noted in an article on Grantland, in addition to other sites,[3][4] to illustrate the growing public awareness of CTE.[5] In 2013, the play was recorded by LA Theatre Works as part of its Relativity Series, featuring Ernie Hudson and Scott Wolf.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Schek, Frank (1 May 2012). "Football Horrors Tackled". New York Post. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ Flatow, Ira. "A New Stage Play Tackles Athletes And Head Injuries". Transcript. NPR Science Friday. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ Groner, Danny. "A Panel Held Last Night On Concussions And Football Was A Timely One". SportsGrid. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ Lloyd, Robin. "Is Football to Blame for Players' Suicides?". Scientific American. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ Leavy, Jane. "The Woman Who Would Save Football". Article. Grantland. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ "L.A. Theatre Works to Record Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
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