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. Benedict'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. Benedict'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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  • Shelby Vicino Mariotti: Body Horror by Aly Kantor
    “

    Love it. So relatable. So nostalgic. We all love a good side wound, lmao.

    Love it. So relatable. So nostalgic. We all love a good side wound, lmao.

    ”
  • Brian C Petti: Body Horror by Aly Kantor
    “

    I was on a bill with this play and got to see it in performance. What a funny examination of the vagaries of sexual awkening by two naive prepubescents--one a bit more naive than the other! Entertaining and relatable. Well done!

    I was on a bill with this play and got to see it in performance. What a funny examination of the vagaries of sexual awkening by two naive prepubescents--one a bit more naive than the other! Entertaining and relatable. Well done!

    ”
  • Greg Mandryk: Body Horror by Aly Kantor
    “

    I don't know what it says about me that the phrase "...it's like a surprise fat pinata explosion" tickled my very soul, but here we are.

    Aly Kantor's Body Horror is a tale of two adolescents who are about to enter a labyrinth of sexual awakening, but, thanks to the squeamishness of their parents and teachers, are ill-equipped to understand... well, pretty much anything. Their musings are simultaneously sacrilegious and completely innocent.

    Oh, and hilarious. Absolutely hilarious.

    I don't know what it says about me that the phrase "...it's like a surprise fat pinata explosion" tickled my very soul, but here we are.

    Aly Kantor's Body Horror is a tale of two adolescents who are about to enter a labyrinth of sexual awakening, but, thanks to the squeamishness of their parents and teachers, are ill-equipped to understand... well, pretty much anything. Their musings are simultaneously sacrilegious and completely innocent.

    Oh, and hilarious. Absolutely hilarious.

    ”
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Character Information

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

Production History

  • Professional, Ryan Reperatory Company, 2025
  • Professional, B3 Theatre , 2024