Body Horror

by Aly Kantor

[10-15 minutes, comedy, 2F] Middle school BFFs Mary Rose and Rosemary are having their first sleepover since The Incident at St. Anthony's back in fourth grade. Now that they have some alone time, they can finally discuss important girly sleepover topics, such as human dissection, the musical stylings of Ariana Grande, and, of course, the five wounds of Christ.

[10-15 minutes, comedy, 2F] Middle school BFFs Mary Rose and Rosemary are having their first sleepover since The Incident at St. Anthony's back in fourth grade. Now that they have some alone time, they can finally discuss important girly sleepover topics, such as human dissection, the musical stylings of Ariana Grande, and, of course, the five wounds of Christ.

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  • Emmet L.F. Cameron: Body Horror by Aly Kantor
    “

    What if Dory Previn’s song “Esther’s 1st Communion” was a two-hander short play with 13-year-olds played by adults, & it got gayer by the minute? We don’t have to wonder, because Aly Kantor wrote it.

    What if Dory Previn’s song “Esther’s 1st Communion” was a two-hander short play with 13-year-olds played by adults, & it got gayer by the minute? We don’t have to wonder, because Aly Kantor wrote it.

    ”
  • Kimberly Clouse: Body Horror by Aly Kantor
    “

    A fun verbal romp between two 13 year-old girls attempting to make sense of their changing bodies. There are some awkward moments tempered by witty exchanges. Maybe it's a good thing that we grow up and leave ignorance behind us. I enjoyed the ride with Rosemary and Mary Rose.

    A fun verbal romp between two 13 year-old girls attempting to make sense of their changing bodies. There are some awkward moments tempered by witty exchanges. Maybe it's a good thing that we grow up and leave ignorance behind us. I enjoyed the ride with Rosemary and Mary Rose.

    ”
  • Samara Siskind: Body Horror by Aly Kantor
    “

    Aly Kantor's Body Horror is an uproarious slice-of-life/coming-of-age short that explores religion, female body awareness, and the divine ecstasy that can only be fully realized on your father's Skymall massage cushion. This sincere, straight-shooting sleepover captures the voices of two middle school besties to absolute perfection as they traverse the transition from girlhood to womanhood with endless laughs throughout.

    Aly Kantor's Body Horror is an uproarious slice-of-life/coming-of-age short that explores religion, female body awareness, and the divine ecstasy that can only be fully realized on your father's Skymall massage cushion. This sincere, straight-shooting sleepover captures the voices of two middle school besties to absolute perfection as they traverse the transition from girlhood to womanhood with endless laughs throughout.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Mary Rose
    super sheltered, super religious, super enthusiastic
    13 (played by an adult)
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Rosemary
    super smart, super chill, super mature
    13 (played by an adult)
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, B3 Theatre , 2024