Two people sit closely on a bed, gazing at each other. The scene is set on a dimly lit stage with minimal props, including a pair of shoes on the floor and a neatly made bed.

See photos of Nicholas Braun, Kara Young in 'Gruesome Playground Injuries'

Rajiv Joseph's drama at the Lucille Lortel Theatre stars the pair as two friends who connect and reconnect over 30 years through shared scars, wounds, and pain.

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Photos are available of Nicholas Braun and Kara Young in Gruesome Playground Injuries off Broadway
The play follows friends Doug and Kayleen from ages 8 to 38 as they repeatedly reconnect over their injuries

Gillian RussoNovember 20, 2025, 05:00

Here's your first look at Emmy Award nominee Nicholas Braun (Succession) and Tony winner Kara Young (Purlie Victorious, Purpose) in Gruesome Playground Injuries off Broadway! The limited-run revival of Rajiv Joseph's play is at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through December 28 only.

Braun and Young play Doug and Kayleen, who meet in the nurse's office at eight years old and reconnect on and off over the next 30 years over their injuries, wounds, and scars, both physical and mental. Take a sneak peek below!

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