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Body Body

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

Madeline's got body image trouble.

So much so that different body parts are starting to come to life! Her tummy, butt, and thighs (personified as characters in the play) want Madeline to stay insecure and dependent on the food they tempt her with.

But Madeline doesn't want to feel bad about her body anymore. Tonight's the night she starts fighting back.

Dramedy Character Study Issue-Based Movement-based
Also available in a competition-length version here.

Recommended for High Schools

At a Glance

Running Time
About 60 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
6 Characters
2 M 4 F
Set
Simple Set
Length
54 pages
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Exemption details for scenes and monologues for competition.

6 Characters

  • 2 Males
  • 4 Females

Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

  • Madeline Flather Female 372 lines
    17 years old. Wants to be an actress.
  • Tummy Female 168 lines
    Nurturing figure.
  • Butt Female 125 lines
    Petite. Younger than other fats.
  • Chin Female 166 lines
    Plays beautiful sister. Should be tall.
  • Right Thigh Male 113 lines
    Comedic.
  • Left Thigh Male 133 lines
    Could be good looking. Intense.

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