
Explore this Show
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
Plot
Characters
Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
---|---|---|---|
Lead |
Female |
|
|
Lead |
Female |
|
|
Lead |
Female |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
|
Songs
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.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.
Spiritual and metaphysical beliefs, sometimes depicted in theatre to contrast traditional religion or promote alternative worldviews.
A genre or technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize human folly or societal flaws. Satire is common in political and literary theatre.
Practices for mental and physical well-being, increasingly referenced in modern drama about identity and resilience.
A character type marked by competitiveness and urgency, used in plays to generate tension and reveal character flaws.
Videos
Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.
Quizzes
Themes, Symbols & Motifs
Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.
Quote Analysis
Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.