Overview

Synopsis

With Eat, Slay, Leave, playwright Heather Meyer attempts one of the “last frontiers” of theatre: horror on stage. Not only horror, but comedic horror. The play centers on Jessica, Gretchen, and Amy, three Millennial women treating themselves to a “self-care” weekend at a remote cabin in Minnesota. It turns out that they’re in for a lot more than they bargained for when three terrifying supernatural forces show up. Each force represents Jessica, Gretchen, and Amy’s dark side and forces them to confront the same personality flaws that they’re working to erase. Eat, Slay, Leave is an inventive play with a satirical take on self-care and the power of embracing our own imperfections. It’s an ideal fit for community theatres looking for a play with diverse casting options and a strong female-identifying or non-binary ensemble.

Show Information

Book
Heather Meyer
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2022
Genres
Comedy, Satire, Horror
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A cabin in Northern Minnesota., Present day.
Cast Size
small
Licensor
See CONTEXT AND/OR LINKS TAB
Ideal For
All-Female Cast, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Small Cast, Includes Adult Characters

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jessica

Lead

Female

Gretchen

Lead

Female

Amy

Lead

Female

J-Inverse

Supporting

Female

G-Inverse

Supporting

Female

A-Inverse

Supporting

Female

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Key Terms

    Ensemble

    A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.

    New Age

    Spiritual and metaphysical beliefs, sometimes depicted in theatre to contrast traditional religion or promote alternative worldviews.

    Satire

    Satire is a dramatic style that uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize human behavior, social institutions, or political systems. In theatre, it highlights flaws and hypocrisies through wit and parody, encouraging audiences to laugh while also reflecting on serious issues. Satire can range from lighthearted comedy to biting social commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    Self-care

    Practices for mental and physical well-being, increasingly referenced in modern drama about identity and resilience.

    Type A Personality

    A character type marked by competitiveness and urgency, used in plays to generate tension and reveal character flaws.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright