Theater students in Missouri S&T’s arts, languages and philosophy department will perform “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” written by Rajiv Joseph, this February.

The performances will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and Saturday, Feb. 26. Both performances will be held in the Black Box Theatre in 143 Castleman Hall, located on the Missouri S&T campus at the corner of 10th and Main streets in Rolla. The performances will be directed by Taylor Gruenloh, assistant teaching professor of theatre at S&T.

The story: Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together.

Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for Missouri S&T faculty, staff, and students with a valid S&T ID. The production contains mature content and is recommended for audiences ages 17 and older.

Tickets can be purchased at the Leach Theatre Box Office, located inside the main entrance of Castleman Hall, facing 10th Street. The Leach Theatre Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased online at leachtheatre.mst.edu or by calling 573-341-4219. Service fees may apply to tickets purchased online or by phone.

For more information about the performances, contact Taylor Gruenloh at gruenloht@mst.edu or call the performing arts office at 573-341-4185.