Devon`s Hurt

  Eight-year-old Devon is having a terrible day. His mother
yelled at him, his teacher thinks he’s a pain and his classmate
Adam punched him

Finally, Devon has a fight with his best friend, Stephanie, over who will train Sam, his dog, for the upcoming neighborhood dog show

Stephanie storms off saying, “I hate you, you’re the worst friend ever”

Devon is feeling thoroughly sorry for himself when the closet door creaks open and out stumbles The Hurt, a funny little fellow in an oversized coat, who won’t go away

Although Devon tries to ignore his Hurt, then push it back into the closet, it is only when he accepts The Hurt that he understands the nature of feelings

An engaging, humorous, action-filled story of how Devon, with the help of his loyal dog, learns to deal with his Hurt and reconcile his friendship with Stephanie, Devon’s Hurt shares a serious message about dealing with feelings, resolving conflicts and becoming a friend

Written especially for the younger set and their families, this play won the Aurand Harris Memorial Playwriting Award

This play is intended to be performed by adults for children and their families. It may, however, be performed by older children or teenagers
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