Ugly Lies the Bone at The Inspired Acting Company

Ugly Lies the Bone is a contemporary drama by Lindsey Ferrentino exploring the long-term impact of combat service, trauma, and recovery. The play follows Jess, a young veteran returning home from Afghanistan who struggles to adjust to life with severe physical injuries and chronic pain, turning to a virtual reality therapy program as both escape and a path toward healing. The production incorporates projection design and immersive visual elements to explore Jess's evolving emotional landscape and relationship to memory, pain, and recovery. The cast includes Mycah Artis, Maggie Alger, Leanne Young, Camden Maccagnone, and Quan Chambers, directed by Jeff Thomakos.