Headstrong (play)

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]

Headstrong
Written byPatrick Link
Date premieredApril 2012 (2012-04)
Place premieredThe Ensemble Studio Theatre
Original languageEnglish
SubjectConcussions in professional sports

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
  1. Schek, Frank (1 May 2012). "Football Horrors Tackled". New York Post. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. Flatow, Ira. "A New Stage Play Tackles Athletes And Head Injuries". Transcript. NPR Science Friday. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  3. Groner, Danny. "A Panel Held Last Night On Concussions And Football Was A Timely One". SportsGrid. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  4. Lloyd, Robin. "Is Football to Blame for Players' Suicides?". Scientific American. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  5. Leavy, Jane. "The Woman Who Would Save Football". Article. Grantland. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  6. "L.A. Theatre Works to Record Patrick Link's HEADSTRONG". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 13 August 2013.


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