I really loved this play. The majority of the time, plays about fat women revolve around the idea of becoming smaller. I argue that in this play, Lauren (the main character) is body positive (or at the very least, body neutral). A story where a fat character grapples with societal and personal expectations of body standards that doesn't devolve into self-hatred is wonderful and necessary. This is that story.
I really loved this play. The majority of the time, plays about fat women revolve around the idea of becoming smaller. I argue that in this play, Lauren (the main character) is body positive (or at the very least, body neutral). A story where a fat character grapples with societal and personal expectations of body standards that doesn't devolve into self-hatred is wonderful and necessary. This is that story.