THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB, a 10-minute absurdist comedy

by Arianna Rose

(10-minute absurdist comedy)

An overweight woman’s cry for help summons the Angel of Well-Being, The Food Demon, and a shiny new stranger into her kitchen. Will she cancel her membership in the Clean Plate Club?

(Note: THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB is a scene that has been excerpted from the one-act comedy by the same author, DON'T PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD, to exist on its own as a ten-minute play)

(10-minute absurdist comedy)

An overweight woman’s cry for help summons the Angel of Well-Being, The Food Demon, and a shiny new stranger into her kitchen. Will she cancel her membership in the Clean Plate Club?

(Note: THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB is a scene that has been excerpted from the one-act comedy by the same author, DON'T PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD, to exist on its own as a ten-minute play)

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  • Paul Donnelly: THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB, a 10-minute absurdist comedy by Arianna Rose
    “

    The struggle is real for all of us with food issues. This comedy of fads and trends and temptations captures the external pressures and internal struggles faced by so many people. A serious issue is addressed deftly and with an engagingly light touch. Jenna's turn toward real help provides a hopeful conclusion.

    The struggle is real for all of us with food issues. This comedy of fads and trends and temptations captures the external pressures and internal struggles faced by so many people. A serious issue is addressed deftly and with an engagingly light touch. Jenna's turn toward real help provides a hopeful conclusion.

    ”
  • Dan Taube: THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB, a 10-minute absurdist comedy by Arianna Rose
    “

    Addiction comes in many forms. This hilarious play is at turns entertaining, truthful and moving in its depiction of one persons struggle with food addiction. It is also very hopeful in its resolution. Highly recommended !

    Addiction comes in many forms. This hilarious play is at turns entertaining, truthful and moving in its depiction of one persons struggle with food addiction. It is also very hopeful in its resolution. Highly recommended !

    ”
  • Marj O'Neill-Butler: THE CLEAN PLATE CLUB, a 10-minute absurdist comedy by Arianna Rose
    “

    Oh, how food can control you! This short play has it all: an angel, a devil, and a dancing syringe. It's hard to be good when it comes to food, and I empathize with Jenna. This four-character short is sure to be a hit at festivals.

    Oh, how food can control you! This short play has it all: an angel, a devil, and a dancing syringe. It's hard to be good when it comes to food, and I empathize with Jenna. This four-character short is sure to be a hit at festivals.

    ”
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Character Information

  • JENNA
    Struggled with food and emotional eating her whole life. Overweight.
    any adult age
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • ANGEL OF WELL-BEING
    Angelic personification of wellness, perhaps dressed like an athletic coach or annoying wellness guru, wears a headset
    Any adult age
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • THE FOOD DEMON
    Demonic personification of gluttony and obsession
    Any adult age
    any race or Ethnic
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • GLP-1
    a syringe-like glistening Superstar
    Any adult age
    Any race or ethnicity.
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+