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Welcome! This is a living, crowdsourced database of content warnings by play (but technically alphabetized by playwright). To search for a specific play, hit Ctrl+F or Command+F and type in the title. Anyone can identify and submit content guidance for a script they have read via this form: https://forms.gle/1WRcxi4A69tgDhXg7
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Play TitlePlaywright (Last Name, First Name)Do you have lived experience that influences your experience of the text? Be as specific as you feel comfortable.Does the play use strong or insensitive language?Details/DescriptionDoes the play DEPICT nudity on stage?Details/DescriptionDoes the text MENTION or ALLUDE to romantic or sexual intimacy?Does the play DEPICT romantic or sexual intimacy on stage?Details/DescriptionDoes the text MENTION or ALLUDE to sexual violence?Does the play DEPICT sexual violence on stage?Details/DescriptionDoes the text MENTION or ALLUDE to graphic violence?Does the play DEPICT graphic violence on stage?If you selected power-based violence above, what form(s) does it take?Details/DescriptionDoes the text MENTION or ALLUDE to illness or trauma?Does the play DEPICT illness or trauma on stage?Details/DescriptionIs there anything else someone should know before reading this play?How clear were the advisories/categories in this form?Which advisories/categories seemed unclear?Do you have any feedback or questions to share about this form?
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Do You Feel Anger?Nelson-Greenberg, MaraProfanity, Slurs/derogatory language, Crude or body-based humor, Problematic/outdated expressions (eg. "insane", "cakewalk", "blind")Misogynistic insults. Crude humor based on genitalia, urination/defecation, and sex acts.Partial nudity, Any clothing other than streetwear (PJs, undergarments, swimsuits, revealing costumes)Female character wears a mermaid costume as a form of empowerment (not oppressive/ voyeuristic).Intimate contact, kissing, Prolonged intimate contact, foreplay, dancing, Solo sex acts, Partnered sex actsIntimate contact, kissingMentions of masturbation and ejaculation; (unreciprocated) oral sex acts;
pornography; genitalia. Depictions of flirtation and attempted nonconsensual kissing in the workplace.		Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Intimate partner violence/abuse, Child abuse/pedophiliaSexual harassmentMention of long-term domestic abuse/dating violence; nonconsensual sex acts; allusions to child sexual abuse; female character repeatedly mentions being "mugged" in the office. Depictions of verbal and physical sexual harrassment; attempted nonconsensual roleplay; gaslighting; threats of work-place or personal retaliation; injury (bleeding ear) after a mugging.Power-based violence or hate crimes, Gun violence, Graphic/violent deathPower-based violence or hate crimes, Gore/blood/injury, Attempted office bombingGender-basedMention of murder by stabbing; serial killing and mass murder; beating.
Depiction of attempted beating with a baseball bat; attempted office bombing as break-up retaliation, but the bombs turn out to be dog food cans; a bloody nose and a severely bleeding ear at the end of the play.		Mental illness, Psychological trauma, Childhood bullying/social exclusionMental illness, Psychological traumaMention of familial abuse; childhood trauma from witnessing their parent's murder.
Depictions of trauma-induced breakdown.		As a woman, it was intense5
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Love and InformationChurchill, CarylPartnered sex actsIntimate contact, kissing
p37: Ex scene could be in a sexual context/after sex/etc.; close intimate scene between two exes.

p49: Scene talks about sex and a character refers to having sex with the other.

p67-9: Scene talks about one character having virtual sex with a virtual woman/via computer game.
possibly nonconsensual sex between 2 underage kids (see details)
Sexual harassment
p19: Allusion to what could have been nonconsensual sex between a 12 y.o. and a 13 y.o.; a pregnancy at age 13.

p55-6: Potentially sexually violent: partner tries to convince other partner to touch them/sleep together and the other partner tells them they disgust them.
Gore/blood/injurybullying (verbal, then physical)
p9: Discussion around torture/violence; scene is in reference to someone who's being tortured.

p66: Children are mocking another child who has a special stone, then they throw stones at them.
Self-harm, Suicidal ideation, Death/death-related grief
Mental illness, Psychological trauma
p6: mentions jumping out a window, eating fire, self harm.

p20: talks about murder and suicide as a way to send a message.

p22: Character is told by doctor that they are terminally ill.

p24: Scene is called Schizophrenia.

p55-6: portrayal of dementia.

p62: Scene is called Manic/character is potentially manic.

p74: Scene/potential interludes about depression with one character talking to another who doesn't respond, to be interspersed throughout the play.
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The Brothers ParanormalGomolvilas, PrinceDeath of a parent. Mental illness & family history (not schizophrenia though)Profanity, Slurs/derogatory languagehell, "driving me crazy", "schizoid", dear Lord, goddamn, crap, shit, "finger up your ass", "oh, my God", "crazy", Jesus ChristIntimate contact, kissingp.59-64: a married couple cuddle in bed.
p. 63: the couple kiss.		Gore/blood/injury, Graphic/violent deathGore/blood/injury, Graphic/violent death, a "dead-looking" "classic Asian horror ghost"
MENTIONED:
p. 16, 60-61: description of a fatal drunk-driving car accident & witnessing death as a paramedic.

p.39: brief allusion to the "My Way" karaoke killings in the Philippines.

DEPICTED:
p. 1, 51-52, 81-85: depiction of a ghost attack (jump scares, flying objects, macabre apparition in Thai horror style).

p.52: depiction of a heart attack.

p.65: lethal smothering with a pillow.
Mental illness, Psychological trauma, Suicidal ideation, Suicidal attempt or completion, Death/death-related grief, trauma/familial hardship related to care work for mental illnessIllness, Mental illness, Psychological trauma, Suicidal attempt or completion, Death/death-related grief
MENTIONED THROUGHOUT: depression; caregiving for family members with mental illness; trauma of displacement (immigration, Hurricane Katrina).

MENTIONED:
p.2: suicide by drowning.

p 23: family history of schizophrenia (and resulting hallucinations, sedatives, and death).

p. 55, 70, 76: alcohol abuse

p. 49-50: funerals, especially Thai funeral traditions and "funeral casinos".

P. 57: mention of gambling addiction.

p.70: mention of suicidal completion (left car running).

p. 71-72: discussion of depression brought on by immigrating to U.S.

DEPICTED:
p. 56 & 84: reveal that a character has been a ghost this whole time. these moments are the emotional heart of the play.

p. 85: two characters pass on/depart this plane of existence.
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avaazShayan, MichaelProfanity
"oh my Gd" (spelled without the o intentionally), "ass", "hell", "hooker", "chaye" in Farsi, "aghaboftadeh" in Farsi, "dumb", "haroomzadeh" in Farsi, "bastard", "motherfucker", "shit"
Intimate contact, kissing, Partnered sex acts
P.53: mention of anal sex, as a pun/joke
Intimate partner violence/abuse
P. 41: mention of husband hitting wife.

P.42: mention of breasts being groped non-consensually.

P.45: fearing for one's life bc of domestic violence
Power-based violence or hate crimes, Gun violence, Warfare/combat, Gore/blood/injury
Faith-based
p.2, 8-: mentions of Iranian Revolution, censorship and imposition of Islamic Republic (faith-based oppression), political violence

Mentions of political imprisonment
p.9: mentions of anti-Semitism in Iran.

P.26-: mentions of rules about women's head coverings and no dancing after Revolution.

P.48: mention of political torture.

P.50-51: mention of someone cutting themself with a knife (not self-harm)

Illness, Psychological trauma, Substance abuse, Disordered eating, Suicidal ideation, Death/death-related grief
p. 18: mention of alcoholism.

P. 20: brief mention of a heart attack.
- mention of hookah smoking.

- the play is overall comedic, loving, through heartache
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