Jagged Little Pill – Additional Information
Jagged Little Pill is recommended for ages 14 and up.
Please note: This production contains strong language, adult themes, drug use, and moments of sexual violence that some may find triggering. Jagged Little Pill addresses many topics of contemporary life, including sexual assault, opiate addiction, transracial adoption, gender and LGBTQIA+ identity, marriage struggles and mental health.
Read on for some additional context that will help set the stage as you experience this Tony and Grammy Award-winning new musical. Please visit www.jaggedlittlepill.com/resources to learn more about the show’s partner organizations, who have countless resources that speak to the many topics covered in the show.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Central to the plot of Jagged Little Pill is an instance of sexual assault between two teenagers. While this production does not contain any nudity, please be aware that a simulated assault is briefly shown, and that this scene could be triggering for some audience members.
If you or someone you love believes they have been the victim of sexual abuse, please visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) website for information and resources at https://www.rainn.org/
ADDICTION
Jagged Little Pill includes a character who is struggling with an opioid addiction. Mary Jane is a seemingly perfect Connecticut mother and wife, who’s consumed by her addiction to prescription pills. In one scene, she overdoses on opioids in her home and is found unconscious.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call the free, confidential, SAMHSA National Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).For additional information and resources, please visit www.jaggedlittlepill.com/resources to learn more about the show’s partner organizations.
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