Tender Places

This program is an adaptation of 13-year-old Jason Brown's play, winner of the Young Playwright's Award. Ten-year-old Eric is torn between his divorced parents who vie for his affection. To test their love, Eric manipulates them, playing one against the other. Confused and angry, the boy refuses to accept the fact that his parents will not reconcile. Playing by an abandoned railroad station, Eric meets Josephine who explains that although love can sometimes hurt it is an essential ingredient of life. Eric realizes that he has been unfair to his parents by making demands they cannot fulfill.