Feast for the Dead by Madeline Easley

Kay was illegally adopted out of her Tribe after the fall of ICWA in the days leading up to the zombie apocalypse. But her wealthy new family left her behind when they escaped the carnage by sea. Seven years later, Kay is a thriving citizen of a Confederacy of Tribes who took over governance of Turtle Island after the settler government fell. Then suddenly, the zombies disintegrate, and the one percent return...
Kay was illegally adopted out of her Tribe after the fall of ICWA in the days leading up to the zombie apocalypse. But her wealthy new family left her behind when they escaped the carnage by sea. Seven years later, Kay is a thriving citizen of a Confederacy of Tribes who took over governance of Turtle Island after the settler government fell. Then suddenly, the zombies disintegrate, and the one percent return from the sea, ready to re-colonize. The only solution? Revive the centuries-old, Huron-Wendat tradition of holding a Feast of the Dead.
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Feast for the Dead

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  • Shaun Leisher:
    2 Sep. 2023
    “ Absolutely loved this revolutionary take on the zombie apocalypse genre. ”

Character Information

RIOT and DANIEL can double with the roles of the Senators, Kidnappers, and Randy and Lester. Adrian doubles with Senator Jack, bringing the total number of actors to 7.

  • Kayleigh-Anna (Kay) Grace Rolfe
    20-30,
    Native American (Any Tribe)
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Leigh-Anna Faith Rolfe
    45-55,
    White
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Riot Rainmaker
    20-30,
    Native American (Any Tribe)
    ,
    Indigiqueer and/or Two Spirit (2S)
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Daniel Thunderhawk
    20-30,
    Native American (Any Tribe)
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Chief Bob
    45-55,
    Native American (Any Tribe)
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American, Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Adrian Rolfe
    45-55,
    White
    ,
    Male
    Also plays KIDNAPPER 1 and the voice of SENATOR JACK.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Randy Truckahoe
    45-55,
    Native American (Any Tribe)
    ,
    Male
    Doubles with the voice of SENATOR JOHN.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Lester Loper
    45-55,
    Native American (Any Tribe)
    ,
    Male
    White-Presenting. Doubles with KIDNAPPER 2 and the voice of SENATOR JIM.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American, White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Maura/The Girl
    20-30,
    White
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Residency
    ,
    SPACE on Ryder Farm
    ,
    2022

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    American Indian Community House (AICH)
    ,
    2023