The Body Electric

by Grace Goble

For over two decades, Monica Lewinsky’s story has centered the voices of her abusers. The Body Electric places Monica at the center of her own story through the myth of Medusa, exploring the vilification of feminine sexuality, victim blaming, and public shaming. This is, above all else, a play that attempts to investigate a traumatic event without causing any further harm.

For over two decades, Monica Lewinsky’s story has centered the voices of her abusers. The Body Electric places Monica at the center of her own story through the myth of Medusa, exploring the vilification of feminine sexuality, victim blaming, and public shaming. This is, above all else, a play that attempts to investigate a traumatic event without causing any further harm.

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The Body Electric

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  • Charlotte Weinman: The Body Electric by Grace Goble
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    Grace Goble's principles as a human being are on full display in her writing, her sense of care and bravery being two paramount examples. This play is a shining instance of the cooperation of Grace's personal sensibility and masterful artistry, highlighting the scope of her knowledge and the expertise of her textual devices. The things that make Grace a captivating writer are the things that make her an invaluable collaborator to have in any room. This play is a masterclass in how to honor a bold story while protecting those who tell it.

    Grace Goble's principles as a human being are on full display in her writing, her sense of care and bravery being two paramount examples. This play is a shining instance of the cooperation of Grace's personal sensibility and masterful artistry, highlighting the scope of her knowledge and the expertise of her textual devices. The things that make Grace a captivating writer are the things that make her an invaluable collaborator to have in any room. This play is a masterclass in how to honor a bold story while protecting those who tell it.

    ”

Character Information

These historical figures are all white, cisgender people. Pleeeeease do not feel like you need to cast them this way. Their stories are more universal than they should be.
The actors playing these roles should fit the ages listed in their character descriptions. Monica especially. It’s important that we see that these things happened to a young young woman. And that this woman is still actively being shamed for something she did when she was 22.
  • Monica Lewinsky//Medusa
    Headstrong, passionate, not a fucking bimbo. Bubbly, charming, leads with her heart. A Leo.
    21-24
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Catherine Allday Davis
    Monica’s best friend from college. Smart. A feminist, but not a girlboss. A Scorpio.
    21-24
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Linda Tripp
    Monica’s work friend-turned-betrayer. Sneaky sneaky snake. Energy of a mom trying suuuper hard to be one of the girls. A Sagittarius.
    47-49
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Bill Clinton
    The President of the United States. Charismatic, I think… something is off about him. A Leo.
    49-52
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Offstage Voices
    various voices such as Media voices, the Starr investigators, FBI agents, etc

Development History

  • Workshop, Out of the Box Theatre, Oklahoma City University, 2022
  • Reading, Boston University, 2021