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Jagged Little Pill burrows bravely and unapologetically into big issues, like addiction, sexual assault, queer identities, mental health, transracial adoption, masculinity, and marriage crisis.
Here, using the show's visceral songs and it's messy, complex, and beautiful characters as touchpoints, you're invited to do the same. Listen, read, watch, explore—and discover the of-the-moment insight contained in Jagged Little Pill's urgent slice of modern life.
Addiction
In Jagged Little Pill we watch Mary Jane unravel as she grapples with her worsening opioid addiction. In the song "Smiling", MJ reveals the monotony of her life as she moves through her day, and we see her struggles come to a head when she sings "Uninvited" and reaches her breaking point.
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Addiction
In Jagged Little Pill we watch Mary Jane unravel as she grapples with her worsening opioid addiction. In the song "Smiling", MJ reveals the monotony of her life as she moves through her day, and we see her struggles come to a head when she sings "Uninvited" and reaches her breaking point.
Both sides are slippery and enticing
These are my places off the rails
Sexual Assault
We explore sexual assault through Bella's story, which we relive with her as she sings "Predator". In the song "No", we see what it means for Bella to find her voice, and what allyship can look like.
Sexual Assault
We explore sexual assault through Bella's story, which we relive with her as she sings "Predator". In the song "No", we see what it means for Bella to find her voice, and what allyship can look like.
Queer Identities
Throughout the show, both Jo and Frankie are exploring with their respective sexual and gender identities. In "That I Would Be Good", they express the insecurities and anxieties of what it means to be one's true self. In "You Oughta Know", Jo finally takes up space.
Queer Identities
Throughout the show, both Jo and Frankie are exploring with their respective sexual and gender identities. In "That I Would Be Good", they express the insecurities and anxieties of what it means to be one's true self. In "You Oughta Know", Jo finally takes up space.
Transracial Adoption
As we move through the show, Frankie begins to unpack how being a transracial adoptee has impacted her. When Frankie sings "All I Really Want" with her mom, MJ, we get a glimpse into how far apart they truly are. In "Unprodigal Daughter", Frankie finally conveys her true frustrations.
Transracial Adoption
As we move through the show, Frankie begins to unpack how being a transracial adoptee has impacted her. When Frankie sings "All I Really Want" with her mom, MJ, we get a glimpse into how far apart they truly are. In "Unprodigal Daughter", Frankie finally conveys her true frustrations.
Masculinity
Both Nick and Steve are on their own journeys to grapple with their masculinity throughout Jagged Little Pill. In "So Unsexy", Steve reveals both his vulnerability, and his unmet needs. In the finale, "You Learn", Nick and Steve, along with MJ, Frankie, Jo, and Bella, resolve to be kinder to themselves as they strive to be better parents, better partners, better friends, and better allies.
Masculinity
Both Nick and Steve are on their own journeys to grapple with their masculinity throughout Jagged Little Pill. In "So Unsexy", Steve reveals both his vulnerability, and his unmet needs. In the finale, "You Learn", Nick and Steve, along with MJ, Frankie, Jo, and Bella, resolve to be kinder to themselves as they strive to be better parents, better partners, better friends, and better allies.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available 24/7 through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org for free, confidential, anonymous support.
A CALL TO MEN is a violence prevention organization that works to promote a healthy and respectful manhood and shift attitudes and behaviors that devalue women, girls and marginalized groups.
www.acalltomen.org
SAMHSA (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) can help individuals find alcohol, drug, or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country. 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).
www.samhsa.gov
LEARN TO COPE is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.
www.learn2cope.org
TRANS LIFELINE is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis—for the trans community, by the trans community.
www.translifeline.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
www.thetrevorproject.org
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