Classroom Exercise
Body Image in Drama Class
Students are hyper-aware of their looks and how they perceive their bodies. On top of this, they are also concerned about how others perceive their looks and bodies. With many classes occurring...
Body Body
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.
Also available in a competition-length version here.
Recommended for High Schools
Running Time
About 60 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
6 Characters
2 M4 F
Set
Simple Set
Length
54 pages
Free Excerpt
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6 Characters
2 M, 4 F
2 M, 4 F
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
[F]
372 lines
17 years old. Wants to be an actress.
Tummy
[F]
168 lines
Nurturing figure.
Butt
[F]
125 lines
Petite. Younger than other fats.
Chin
[F]
166 lines
Plays beautiful sister. Should be tall.
Right Thigh
[M]
113 lines
Comedic.
Left Thigh
[M]
133 lines
Could be good looking. Intense.
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