Stellar Woman's Boyfriend

by Sibyl Weber

Marty is the insanely powerful superhero known as Stellar Woman, and her boyfriend, Conner, is a freelance web-designer. With her superhuman abilities and her important role, Conner begins to feel emasculated, which leads to a rough patch in the two's relationship. Stellar Woman's Boyfriend explores relationships, superheroes' home life, and the inherent sexism in gender roles.

Marty is the insanely powerful superhero known as Stellar Woman, and her boyfriend, Conner, is a freelance web-designer. With her superhuman abilities and her important role, Conner begins to feel emasculated, which leads to a rough patch in the two's relationship. Stellar Woman's Boyfriend explores relationships, superheroes' home life, and the inherent sexism in gender roles.

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Stellar Woman's Boyfriend

Character Information

The play was written for three actors. Charybdis, Stan Lee, and Announcer 1 are intended to be played by the same actor. Announcer 2 can be any of the actors prerecorded.
  • Marty Kennings
    A strong woman and loving girlfriend.
    Mid 20's
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Conner Grayling
    A non-muscular man, who is normally a good boyfriend, but becomes annoying as he is emasculated.
    Mid 20's
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Charybdis
    An incredibly flamboyant villain, who desperately wants to rise in the ranks of villainy.
    Any Age
    Any
    Any
  • Stan Lee
    The famous comic creator, out to set his story straight.
    70's
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Announcer 1
    An Announcer
    Any Age
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Announcer 2
    An announcer.
    Any Age
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Production History

  • Fringe, FringePVD, 2023
  • Workshop, Student Led Theatre Collective -- University of Rhode Island, 2023