Unburied: A Queer Horror-Comedy by John Bavoso

10-MINUTE. On a dark and stormy Halloween night (omg, so cliché, right?!?), two characters—victims of the "bury your gays" trope, both—have come to life and are out for bloody revenge on their author/father. But the unexpected arrival of a fourth character leads to events none of them could have predicted.
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Unburied: A Queer Horror-Comedy

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn:
    19 Jun. 2023
    “ I loved the meta horror beginnings of this piece. The "darlings" a writer has killed, back for revenge on their creator. But the twist was a real surprise! Wonderfully tense, a little funny and super creative! ”
  • Cole Hunter Dzubak:
    18 Oct. 2022
    “ "Unburied" is a brilliant piece of horror with an absolutely amazing twist that I never saw coming. John Bavoso created a truly chilling piece of theatre here! A definite must read! ”
  • Steven Hayet:
    2 Dec. 2020
    “ John Bavoso has written a biting satire that is deathly clever. Smart, spooky, and funny. I don’t want to give any spoilers so do yourself a favor and read it. “Unburied” would be a wickedly fun addition to any 10 minute festival but especially one with a horror or Halloween theme. Well done! ”
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CARTER: He/him, white, 40+. Definitely the type to wear a corduroy jacket with elbow patches or a cable knit cardigan with holes in it (or both) and glasses. Mild-mannered until he’s not.

JACK: He/him, any race, in his 20s or 30s. Darkly fabulous.

LEXA: She/her, any race, in her 20s or 30s. Wiley and menacing.

OSCAR: He/him, any race, 40s+. Surprising.

Development History

  • Reading
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    Bump in the Night Theatre Company
    ,
    2023
  • Reading
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    Whiskey Theatre Factory/Central Florida Community Arts
    ,
    2021

Production History

  • University
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    California State University San Marcos
    ,
    2023
  • Professional
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    Fells Point Corner Theatre
    ,
    2022
  • University
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    Washington & Jefferson College
    ,
    2022

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