LEG

by Callan Stout

Zetta Rubina has felt certain for a long time that her lower left leg shouldn’t be there. As she looks into the options for the treatment of Body Integrity Identity Disorder, she must grapple with the ethics of the medical community, the fear and disgust of her mother, and the confusion and hurt of her husband. It becomes clearer and clearer that Zetta Rubina has no choice but to amputate herself, which she...

Zetta Rubina has felt certain for a long time that her lower left leg shouldn’t be there. As she looks into the options for the treatment of Body Integrity Identity Disorder, she must grapple with the ethics of the medical community, the fear and disgust of her mother, and the confusion and hurt of her husband. It becomes clearer and clearer that Zetta Rubina has no choice but to amputate herself, which she finally does with the help of her husband.

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LEG

Character Information

  • Zetta Rubina Hayes
    not pronounced like the middle name of the actress, it's the other way. A chemical engineer at a company that designs adhesives for NASA. She sounds like she's always searching for the exact right word and she stumbles over all the other ones.
    30's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Mike Hayes
    Zetta's husband, a good honest guy, a plumber
    30's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Dr. Abigail Chen
    a surgeon who specializes in amputations
    closer to 40
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Barbara Lee
    Zetta Rubina's mother, a big Texas lady, but not trashy
    50's/60's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Clark
    a guy Zetta meets in a bar
    30's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, 12 Peers Theatre, 2014
  • Reading, Truffle Theatre Company, 2013
  • Reading, (everything but) 3 New Plays, 2013

Awards

  • Henley Rose Competition
    The Henley Rose Playwright Competition for Women
    Finalist
    2024
  • Summer Salon
    March Forth Productions
    Semi-Finalist
    2014
  • Cherry Lane Theatre Mentor Project
    Cherry Lane Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2013
  • Princess Grace Awards Playwriting Fellowship
    Princess Grace Awards
    Semi-Finalist
    2015
  • Hope on Stage
    Hope and Optimism
    Finalist
    2016