Embodi(ED) is a documentary theatre and dance piece about our country’s feeding frenzy of body dysmorphia. Based on interviews with people of various cultural and human experiences conducted by Girl Be Heard ensemble members, Embodi(ED) reveals the stories of countless people struggling with eating disorders and the dangerous economic investment that teaches us to hate our bodies.

"Director Ash Marinaccio, who shepherds the actors into a fluid, unified whole, has created an intricate production that is like spun gold. It brilliantly expands point by point to empower us to realize how fascist body images have a devastating impact on our society (the oldest eating disordered are in their 70s, the youngest in their tweens). From pacing, to the selection of variety acts, Embodi(ED) is outstanding. The ensemble proves, with finesse and adroitness, their enthusiasm and investment in this work which has been a long time coming for us and which ends on an uplifting note..."

- Carole Di Tosti, Theater Pizzazz (EmbodiED)

REVIEWS

Theater Pizzazz 

Times Square Chronicle 

The Indypendent 

New York Theatre Review

EMBODI(ED)

Written and Performed by: Dinae Anderson-Ruano, Maria Diez, Jordan Fleming, Allison Flom, Jaida Foreman, Me’ Khai Lewis, Veronica Lowry, Ashleigh Chrisena Ricci, Megan Sideropoulos, Madeline Shaffer, Nina Tandilashvili, Annalise Wedemeyer

Director Ash Marinaccio

Producer Jessica Greer Morris

Associate Producer Pat Addiss Productions

Assistant Director Tiff Roma

Choreographer Ianne Fields Stewart 

Additional Choreography Madeline Shaffer, Megan Sideropoulous, and Ashleigh Crisena Ricci

Dramaturge Jen Thatcher

Stage Manager Cristin Gordon

Set Design Becca Kleinman

Lighting Design Mitch Ost

Costume Design Stacey Lunin

Media and Projection Design Quentin Madia

Art Design Ileany Fields