The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome

by H. Avery

Written by H. Avery and Dr. Carly Brennan

Ever wondered what is going on inside someone's gut? Luckily for you, the residents of microbiomia have a pulse on all the drama... essential and otherwise...

Ever wondered what is going on inside someone's gut? Luckily for you, the residents of microbiomia have a pulse on all the drama... essential and otherwise...

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The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome

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  • Mara Dresner: The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome by H. Avery
    “

    I never knew the microbiome could be so entertaining! Such a witty, original script that combines a spoof of the "Real Housewives" with science. Educational and such fun!

    I never knew the microbiome could be so entertaining! Such a witty, original script that combines a spoof of the "Real Housewives" with science. Educational and such fun!

    ”
  • Danielle Wirsansky: The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome by H. Avery
    “

    The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome is a hilarious, clever, and completely unique take on the drama inside our bodies. With sharp wit and a fantastic concept, this play makes you laugh out loud while exploring a surprisingly fascinating world. Brilliantly executed—pure comedy gold!

    The Real Housewives of the Gut Microbiome is a hilarious, clever, and completely unique take on the drama inside our bodies. With sharp wit and a fantastic concept, this play makes you laugh out loud while exploring a surprisingly fascinating world. Brilliantly executed—pure comedy gold!

    ”

Character Information

4 women
  • BIFIDOBACTERIUM ADOLESCENTIS, or “BIFFY”
    British, classy, anti inflammatory. Protective over the colon and all of microbiomia. The icon, the moment. The matriarch. No one can shake her.
    30's-50's
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, or “LACY”
    Recent Divorcee, can’t digest all this lactose all by herself, so she takes it out on everyone else. Thinks she is the most important microbe to ever exist. Scheming, always.
    20's-40's
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS, or “TERRI”
    Resistant to antibiotics, influences serotonin, don’t tempt her- she’ll give you a UTI. Can communicate with the brain via the gut-brain axis. Redhead.
    20's-40's
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS, or “CHLOE”
    Treats IBS, cleans up infections, has a second home in the colon. Feeds off of Biffy's validation. Antagonistic in an "I'm the victim here" kind of way.
    20's-40's
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Geneva Theatre Guild, 2025