BODYCOUNT
Maleek Rae & amani meliyah
You dug a hole, now lie in it. BODYCOUNT is a raw, visceral exploration of what it takes to rise from the depths of our own making. Set in a cruising park, this play delves into the simplest, most primal truth—sometimes all we really want is a little connection and to feel held. It follows Gatekeeper, an aspiring photographer yearning to craft a world where large Black queer bodies can simply exist, and be embraced gardens. The story whispers of longing, vulnerability, and the fierceness of reclaiming space in a world that too often deems that that those who be fat and black are of less worth.
Writer & Performer- Maleek Rae
Director - amani meliyah
Image designed by amani meliyah
Featured performer Maleek Rae
Find them: amanimeliyah.com @amanimeliyah maleekrae.univer.se @maleekrae
Written by Maleek Rae and directed by amani meliyah, BODYCOUNT combines their unique talents in a collaborative, community-driven experience that explores vulnerability, healing, and the human need for intimacy.
CW: This show contains mature content