The Resurrection Men

by Nicholas Dunn

Medical advancement in the 19th century ushered in a new-found interest in detailed anatomy, but constrained by new laws, scientists are willing to pay a pretty penny for fresh bodies–no questions asked. A pair of amateur body snatchers, Fitz and Hatt, attempt to capitalize on the opportunity in an old church cemetery in the middle of the night. "The Resurrection Men" is a new macabre comedy asking if there's a...

Medical advancement in the 19th century ushered in a new-found interest in detailed anatomy, but constrained by new laws, scientists are willing to pay a pretty penny for fresh bodies–no questions asked. A pair of amateur body snatchers, Fitz and Hatt, attempt to capitalize on the opportunity in an old church cemetery in the middle of the night. "The Resurrection Men" is a new macabre comedy asking if there's a price to pay for progress, who gets the bill?

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The Resurrection Men

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  • Drew Paryzer: The Resurrection Men by Nicholas Dunn
    “

    I saw a reading of this play at the 2026 Valdez Theater Conference, and was so happy I did! It's funny, accessible, and genuinely insightful about the collision of science and faith. Three great roles for actors to sink their teeth into, too. Highly recommend!

    I saw a reading of this play at the 2026 Valdez Theater Conference, and was so happy I did! It's funny, accessible, and genuinely insightful about the collision of science and faith. Three great roles for actors to sink their teeth into, too. Highly recommend!

    ”
  • Michael C. O'Day: The Resurrection Men by Nicholas Dunn
    “

    From Babylonian copper merchants to Amazon assembly line workers, whenever human civilization hits a new milestone there's always grunt work of dubious morality to be done - and desperate, quarrelsome souls on society's fringes who are tasked to do it. Nicholas Dunn examines this through Victorian body snatchers - the RESURRECTION MEN of the title - in a tale that's thought-provoking, mordantly funny, and ultimately genuinely tragic. A tale for a whole lot of times, ours definitely included.

    From Babylonian copper merchants to Amazon assembly line workers, whenever human civilization hits a new milestone there's always grunt work of dubious morality to be done - and desperate, quarrelsome souls on society's fringes who are tasked to do it. Nicholas Dunn examines this through Victorian body snatchers - the RESURRECTION MEN of the title - in a tale that's thought-provoking, mordantly funny, and ultimately genuinely tragic. A tale for a whole lot of times, ours definitely included.

    ”

Character Information

  • Fitz
    20's-40's
    Any
    Male or male-presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Hatt
    20's-50's
    Any
    Male or male-presenting
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Knox
    20's- 30's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Theatre Conference, 2026

Production History

  • Fringe, Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival , 2025

Awards

  • Pittsburgh New Works Festival
    Finalist
    2026
  • Labute One Act Festival
    St. Louis Actors Studio
    Finalist
    2026
  • Outstanding New Play
    Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival
    Winner
    2025