Pilloried

by Jillian Blevins

10-MINUTE MEDIEVAL COMEDY. Wilkin and Doxy are locked in the pillory awaiting sunrise, and the punishing humiliation that will follow. While Wilkin prays for a reprieve from the public shaming, Doxy takes a more philosophical view.

WINNER, 49th SAMUEL FRENCH OFF OFF BROADWAY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
For performance rights, contact Concord Theatricals. https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/97697/pilloried

10-MINUTE MEDIEVAL COMEDY. Wilkin and Doxy are locked in the pillory awaiting sunrise, and the punishing humiliation that will follow. While Wilkin prays for a reprieve from the public shaming, Doxy takes a more philosophical view.

WINNER, 49th SAMUEL FRENCH OFF OFF BROADWAY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
For performance rights, contact Concord Theatricals. https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/97697/pilloried

  • Inquire About Rights
  • Recommend
  • Download
  • Save to Library

Pilloried

Recommended by

  • James Binz: Pilloried by Jillian Blevins
    “

    It is difficult to stage a play with two characters who cannot move. Jillian Blevins meets the challenge head on (or in) and keeps us fascinated and interested throughout. Excellent pace and dialogue and the piece MOVES without motion! Well done!

    It is difficult to stage a play with two characters who cannot move. Jillian Blevins meets the challenge head on (or in) and keeps us fascinated and interested throughout. Excellent pace and dialogue and the piece MOVES without motion! Well done!

    ”
  • Steven G. Martin: Pilloried by Jillian Blevins
    “

    I can only imagine how funny "Pilloried" is in performance -- the opening image, the physical comedy, the language. But what I especially love is that Jillian Blevins balances the humor with a bit of insight, of philosophy about our lives and the lives of others. I'd love to see "Pilloried" onstage.

    I can only imagine how funny "Pilloried" is in performance -- the opening image, the physical comedy, the language. But what I especially love is that Jillian Blevins balances the humor with a bit of insight, of philosophy about our lives and the lives of others. I'd love to see "Pilloried" onstage.

    ”
  • Paris Herbert-Taylor: Pilloried by Jillian Blevins
    “

    I was fortunate to see this twice at the 2024 Samuel French Off Off Broadway showcase. Jillian is a witty, thoughtful, talented writer with incredible pacing - and it's no surprise she was a finalist with this play. Funny, sharp, I can't recommend this enough.

    I was fortunate to see this twice at the 2024 Samuel French Off Off Broadway showcase. Jillian is a witty, thoughtful, talented writer with incredible pacing - and it's no surprise she was a finalist with this play. Funny, sharp, I can't recommend this enough.

    ”
View all 26 recommendations

Character Information

  • DOXY GADABOUT
    Hard to tell just how old she is. Could be a rough twenty, a well-preserved fifty or anywhere in between. Filthy in all ways.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
  • WILKIN
    Full of shame. Any age.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Ski Patrol Productions, 2023

Awards