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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  • Shaun Leisher: Address the Body! by Zachariah Ezer
    “

    A wonderful play about academia's role in systemic racism. Loved the magical elements of this play. I really felt the frustration behind academic institutions' refusal to fully account for their role in the violence against the Black communities of the past and present. Really want to see this play produced. A fresh take on a critical issue.

    A wonderful play about academia's role in systemic racism. Loved the magical elements of this play. I really felt the frustration behind academic institutions' refusal to fully account for their role in the violence against the Black communities of the past and present. Really want to see this play produced. A fresh take on a critical issue.

    ”
  • Lisa B. Thompson: Address the Body! by Zachariah Ezer
    “

    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.

    ”
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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

  • Princess Grace Award
    New Dramatists
    Semi-Finalist
    2023
  • National Young Playwrights in Residence
    Echo Theater Company
    Selection
    2022
  • Playgroup
    Ars Nova
    Semi-Finalist
    2024