The Overwhelming Urge to be Completely Destroyed at Kraine Theatre

After the unexpected death of a former classmate, eight distant friends convene in the suburb of their youth to celebrate, grieve and reconcile their shared past and diverging futures. The fast-paced dark comedy, based on a true story, explores language, sexuality, anxiety and love. It runs 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. The play is written and produced by Sam Wood, who is making his New York debut, and directed by Lea Hulsey. The cast includes Audrey Accardo, Jose Brandmeier, Julia Hegele, Eli Henslee, Leyla Nadimi, Ivan Rodriguez, Brandon Steer and Christian Stevenson.