Dying to Be Thin

By Linda A. Carson

A look behind locked doors into the secret life of a young teenager battling with the eating disorder Bulimia. Written from the author’s own personal experience, the play unfolds to tell the poignant story of Amanda, as she sets out to have her “Last Ever in Her Whole Life Binge."

About Playwright(s)

Self-identity

Country of publication

Cast Information

Cultural background of characters

Total number of characters

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Female roles

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Transgender roles

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Non-Binary Gender Non-Conforming roles

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Gender unespecified roles

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Actor-Friendly Parts

Monologue level

Monologue details

Solo show with monologue potential for young woman

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Production and Publication

First produced

1993, Carousel Theatre, Vancouver

Publication year

1998

Published by

Scirocco Press

ISBN

9780969726135

won the Jessie Richardson award for best play from an immerging artist (unknown year)

won the Jessie Richardson award for best play from an immerging artist (unknown year)

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