Address the Body!

by Zachariah Ezer

[Full-Length Play] The two Black members of The Presidential Committee on Slavery and Its Afterlife uncover a conspiracy at the heart of America's most prestigious university.

[Full-Length Play] The two Black members of The Presidential Committee on Slavery and Its Afterlife uncover a conspiracy at the heart of America's most prestigious university.

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Address the Body!

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  • Lisa B. Thompson: Address the Body! by Zachariah Ezer
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    Address the Body! is a brilliant examination of the troubled racial legacies of US colleges and universities. It's full of wit and wisdom. Zach Ezer is one to watch!

    Address the Body! is a brilliant examination of the troubled racial legacies of US colleges and universities. It's full of wit and wisdom. Zach Ezer is one to watch!

    ”
  • Kitchen Dog Theater: Address the Body! by Zachariah Ezer
    “

    We are pleased to support this play and playwright! ADDRESS THE BODY! was a featured staged reading in our 2023 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play and playwright! ADDRESS THE BODY! was a featured staged reading in our 2023 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    ”
  • Lainie Vansant: Address the Body! by Zachariah Ezer
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    This play tackles big issues with a unique and innovative voice. It will certainly make you think -- check it out!

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Character Information

Dr. Timothy Wagner and William Taylor should be doubled.
  • Cree Burnside
    20
    African / African American / Black
    Femme
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Blair Woodyard
    25
    African / African American / Black
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Rhodelle Grayson
    50
    African / African American / Black
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Dr. Jim Cooper
    53
    African / African American / Black
    Cis Man
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
  • Dr. Grace Levin-Kwan
    30
    Asian
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
  • William Taylor
    40
    White
    Cis Man
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
  • Dr. Timothy Wagner
    57
    White
    Cis Man
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
  • Epimetheus
    >400
    African / African American / Black
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American

Development History

  • Reading, Echo Theater Company, 2022

Production History

  • University, The University of Texas at Austin, 2023

Awards

  • National Young Playwrights in Residence
    Echo Theater Company
    Selection
    2022
  • Playgroup
    Ars Nova
    Semi-Finalist
    2024
  • Terrance McNally New Works Incubator
    Rattlestick Theater
    Semi-Finalist
    2024