How to Love Yourself (And Mothman)

by Jack Blair

Benjamin Leeds, the actual Jersey Devil, is trapped in a love triangle between Moth (formerly Mothman) and Laura (a normal human woman). With the help of his sister Chas and their mutual friend/boss Satan, Ben has to learn how to appreciate being so strange.

Benjamin Leeds, the actual Jersey Devil, is trapped in a love triangle between Moth (formerly Mothman) and Laura (a normal human woman). With the help of his sister Chas and their mutual friend/boss Satan, Ben has to learn how to appreciate being so strange.

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How to Love Yourself (And Mothman)

Character Information

If considering double-casting these are my recommendations: Waitress and Laura, Waiter and Moth, Johnny and Blackbeard, Man and Hopkins.
  • Ben Leeds
    The one and only Jersey Devil. Looking for love in a world where he feels excluded.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Chas Leeds
    a human witch, Ben's sister, runs an occult shop is Asbury Park.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Moth
    The one and only Mothman from West Virginia, carefree and thrill seeking.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Satan
    Is actually Satan. Confident, if ultimately a weaselly pushover
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
  • Laura
    A conventional human being. Passive aggressive in everything she does.
    25-30
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Man
    A man hexed with erectile dysfunction.
    20-35
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Hopkins
    A conman from Ben's past. Based on T.F. Hopkins.
    40-60
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Blackbeard
    The one and only Blackbeard. Washed up, so to speak.
    40-60
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Johnny
    A vendor specializing in the obscure and the occult.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Workshop, Montclair State University's Players, 2022

Production History

  • University, Montclair State University SGA Players, 2022