Eat, Slay, Leave

by Heather Meyer

Eat, Slay, Leave is a horror-comedy with a satirical take on “self-care” culture. In the play, three women try to take a break from their busy late 30’s lives by having a “self-care” weekend at a cabin in the northwoods of Minnesota. However, their misguided relaxation and rejuvenation methods conjure up supernatural forces that terrifying them into facing the darkest parts of themselves in order to survive.

Eat, Slay, Leave is a horror-comedy with a satirical take on “self-care” culture. In the play, three women try to take a break from their busy late 30’s lives by having a “self-care” weekend at a cabin in the northwoods of Minnesota. However, their misguided relaxation and rejuvenation methods conjure up supernatural forces that terrifying them into facing the darkest parts of themselves in order to survive.

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Eat, Slay, Leave

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  • Doug DeVita: Eat, Slay, Leave by Heather Meyer
    “

    Three dissatisfied women on the cusp of middle-age, alone in an isolated cabin in the northern Minnesota woods... what could possibly go wrong? Read this horrifyingly funny work from Heather Meyers to find out. There are plenty of edge-of-your seat moments of terror mixed with plenty of gasp-inducing belly laughs; think the distaff version of "Ghostbusters," but really, really GOOD! A howler, in all respects.

    Three dissatisfied women on the cusp of middle-age, alone in an isolated cabin in the northern Minnesota woods... what could possibly go wrong? Read this horrifyingly funny work from Heather Meyers to find out. There are plenty of edge-of-your seat moments of terror mixed with plenty of gasp-inducing belly laughs; think the distaff version of "Ghostbusters," but really, really GOOD! A howler, in all respects.

    ”
  • Daniel Prillaman: Eat, Slay, Leave by Heather Meyer
    “

    Horror Comedy is one of the toughest balances to strike that’s out there. Lean too far in either direction and the entire piece suffers. Not only does Meyer nail it, but she’s kind enough to offer us a free masterclass in the process. With loads of organic (and occasionally corny in the best way) dialogue, this script is chock-full of frights and laughs in equal measure, and 100% made up of fun, funny, furious roles for women to show off their physical comedy and stage combat prowess. Plenty of room for designers to go crazy here, too. Produce this!

    Horror Comedy is one of the toughest balances to strike that’s out there. Lean too far in either direction and the entire piece suffers. Not only does Meyer nail it, but she’s kind enough to offer us a free masterclass in the process. With loads of organic (and occasionally corny in the best way) dialogue, this script is chock-full of frights and laughs in equal measure, and 100% made up of fun, funny, furious roles for women to show off their physical comedy and stage combat prowess. Plenty of room for designers to go crazy here, too. Produce this!

    ”

Character Information

The three Inverse characters are not to be physical replicas (or twins) of the actors playing Amy, Jessica and Gretchen. The Inverses are the distorted inner demons of these characters and their physical appearance through body, voice and costume can heighten that fun!
  • Jessica
    Very put together, highly responsible, type-A personality, a real go getter. Ambivert. very put together, highly responsible, type-A personality, a real go getter. Ambivert. Has everything together in her life, or so she thinks.
    39
    Any
    Female-identified or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Gretchen
    Dresses on the goth side of comfort, enjoys having a negative outlook, snark is her shield, introvert.
    36
    Any
    Female-identified or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Amy
    Dresses to start a conversations, upbeat, the party of any room, New Age-y in the most trendy way, disorganized, extrovert, new "witch" has disposable income works in Company Branding, mono-focused, likes being taken care of.
    36
    Any
    Female-identified or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Demon-ica
    Sort of resembles Jessica in dress but also doesn't look like her at all, a paranormal monster demon manifested in animalistic voice and physicality.
    39
    Any
    Female-identified or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Demon-roe, Marilyn
    Sort of resembles Gretchen in dress but also doesn't look like her at all, a paranormal monster demon manifested in animalistic voice and physicality.
    36
    Any
    Female-identified or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Demon-a Lisa
    Sort of resembles Amy, if Amy was an a circus clown but also doesn't look like Amy at all. A paranormal monster demon that is totally part clown manifested in animalistic voice and physicality
    36
    Any
    Female-identified or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Workshop, New Leaf Play Development Program, Minneapolis MN, 2019

Production History