it's been ten years since everyone died

by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz

[FULL LENGTH] ten years ago, four girls were hunted down by cold blooded killers and miraculously survived. today, three people are forcibly reunited at a therapeutical retreat for women to cope with their collective trauma. this examination of the slasher final girl trope asks the question: does all trauma make equal?

now available for purchase with 1319 Press.

[FULL LENGTH] ten years ago, four girls were hunted down by cold blooded killers and miraculously survived. today, three people are forcibly reunited at a therapeutical retreat for women to cope with their collective trauma. this examination of the slasher final girl trope asks the question: does all trauma make equal?

now available for purchase with 1319 Press.

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  • Rebecca Kane: it's been ten years since everyone died by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz
    “

    A refreshing and important addition to the NYC theatre scene as a whole, not to mention the horror play genre. Deeply moving, legitimately scary, and easily stageable, I'd be so excited to see this play in theatres across the country as soon as possible.

    A refreshing and important addition to the NYC theatre scene as a whole, not to mention the horror play genre. Deeply moving, legitimately scary, and easily stageable, I'd be so excited to see this play in theatres across the country as soon as possible.

    ”
  • Courtney Taylor: it's been ten years since everyone died by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz
    “

    Funny, dark, gripping, and utterly moving. A scary and thrilling exploration of the impact of trauma, the difficulties of being made whole again, and the sublime allure of rejecting that effort altogether. Incredible roles for trans and queer actors. A raw, bloody, and delicious treat for any audience. One of my favorite plays of all time.

    Funny, dark, gripping, and utterly moving. A scary and thrilling exploration of the impact of trauma, the difficulties of being made whole again, and the sublime allure of rejecting that effort altogether. Incredible roles for trans and queer actors. A raw, bloody, and delicious treat for any audience. One of my favorite plays of all time.

    ”
  • William Meurer: it's been ten years since everyone died by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz
    “

    "It's Been Ten Year's Since Everyone Died" is an exceptionally crafted and thoughtful exploration on gender identity, trauma, and the classic horror tropes we all know and love. Oritz's characters are richly complex; and when left alone together in a house with no signal, and no way out, they create a ticking time bomb of suspense and gore that is sure to leave any horror fan satisfied.

    "It's Been Ten Year's Since Everyone Died" is an exceptionally crafted and thoughtful exploration on gender identity, trauma, and the classic horror tropes we all know and love. Oritz's characters are richly complex; and when left alone together in a house with no signal, and no way out, they create a ticking time bomb of suspense and gore that is sure to leave any horror fan satisfied.

    ”
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Character Information

Maude, Sam and Allison are written for trans people. please reflect that in your casting. the actor playing Sam must be comfortable wearing a long wig for a few scenes.

Others is currently playing the Therapists, the Nurse, the Voices, and Sam. if you want to split those up, be my guest.
  • MAUDE
    they/them. a wary survivor. constantly battling everything and everyone.
    28
    Non-binary,
    Assigned female at birth
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • BETSY
    she/her. a starving romantic. desiring a connection.
    26
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • ALLISON
    she/her. a tired altruist. desperate for things to go right.
    25
    Trans woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • OTHERS
    one actor portraying literally everyone else. able to go from clinical, to kooky, to malevolent. preferably transmasculine, but any form of gender fluid/nonbinary is alright.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, The Tank, 2025
  • Workshop, The Tank, 2024