burn my body before they find it

by Perse Grammer

Eris believes corpses should be cremated after death. Joanna thinks they should be put on display. So does the rest of the world, which has evolved from mummification to freeze-dried preservation—as long as it’s beautiful. While their lives and loved ones go up in flames, two best friends grapple with their clashing ideas on what it means to respect the dead that surround them. A dark comedy. Or a funny tragedy.

Eris believes corpses should be cremated after death. Joanna thinks they should be put on display. So does the rest of the world, which has evolved from mummification to freeze-dried preservation—as long as it’s beautiful. While their lives and loved ones go up in flames, two best friends grapple with their clashing ideas on what it means to respect the dead that surround them. A dark comedy. Or a funny tragedy.

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  • André Callot: burn my body before they find it by Perse Grammer
    “

    A funny, kinetic, young, romantic, sad, deeply strange and inventive study of love and death and family and friendship. Language that feels real and new and poetic. This would be a blast to perform and more fun to watch. Antigone for a new world.

    A funny, kinetic, young, romantic, sad, deeply strange and inventive study of love and death and family and friendship. Language that feels real and new and poetic. This would be a blast to perform and more fun to watch. Antigone for a new world.

    ”
  • Dan West: burn my body before they find it by Perse Grammer
    “

    A touching and somber comedy about the nature of loss and how we mourn. Perse Grammer has created a fully realized modern day world based on the burial traditions of Ancient Egypt where those that pass are preserved for display by the loved ones they leave behind (whether they like it or not.) One of those rare two-handers where you feel like you are watching a full ensemble.

    A touching and somber comedy about the nature of loss and how we mourn. Perse Grammer has created a fully realized modern day world based on the burial traditions of Ancient Egypt where those that pass are preserved for display by the loved ones they leave behind (whether they like it or not.) One of those rare two-handers where you feel like you are watching a full ensemble.

    ”
  • Danielle Wirsansky: burn my body before they find it by Perse Grammer
    “

    Burn My Body Before They Find It is a darkly comedic and thought-provoking exploration of death, friendship, and clashing beliefs. Eris and Joanna’s contrasting views on respecting the dead lead to deep, yet humorous, conversations about legacy and mortality. A gripping, emotional ride that balances tragedy and comedy.

    Burn My Body Before They Find It is a darkly comedic and thought-provoking exploration of death, friendship, and clashing beliefs. Eris and Joanna’s contrasting views on respecting the dead lead to deep, yet humorous, conversations about legacy and mortality. A gripping, emotional ride that balances tragedy and comedy.

    ”

Character Information

  • Eris
    28
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • Joanna
    28
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, Steppenwolf Lookout Series, 2025