Celebrity Trash

A modern-day adaptation of "Miss Julie," August Strindberg’s iconic play about class and sex, "Celebrity Trash; or another Miss Julie play" adds explorations of race, white male privilege, and the machine of celebrity pop culture to the mix. After a sex tape scandal, Harlow, an 'It Girl' famous for her fame, tries to rehab her image, but when her father throws a lavish party in their mansion, she's tempted again...

A modern-day adaptation of "Miss Julie," August Strindberg’s iconic play about class and sex, "Celebrity Trash; or another Miss Julie play" adds explorations of race, white male privilege, and the machine of celebrity pop culture to the mix. After a sex tape scandal, Harlow, an 'It Girl' famous for her fame, tries to rehab her image, but when her father throws a lavish party in their mansion, she's tempted again by Hollywood's excess—and by one her father’s social-climbing employees. What follows is a dangerous game of seduction as the two battle each other in a struggle for power and an escape from their trapped existences.

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Celebrity Trash

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  • Shaun Leisher: Celebrity Trash

    Even if you're not familiar with the source material it's hard not to connect with story of sex, betrayal and clawing for a "better life."

    Even if you're not familiar with the source material it's hard not to connect with story of sex, betrayal and clawing for a "better life."

  • Samantha Marchant: Celebrity Trash

    "What? You don't have birthdays?" Pilapil has written an on point modern-day adaptation of "Miss Julie." It was such a pleasure to see all the parallels and twists in this well-crafted script. Pilapil's dialogue, characters, and mix of pop culture brings this classic into modern day.

    "What? You don't have birthdays?" Pilapil has written an on point modern-day adaptation of "Miss Julie." It was such a pleasure to see all the parallels and twists in this well-crafted script. Pilapil's dialogue, characters, and mix of pop culture brings this classic into modern day.

Character Information

  • Harlow
    A socialite turned pop singer recovering from another scandal.
    Character Age
    25
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Asian
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Wes
    Lonely women would describe him as "tall, dark, and handsome."
    Character Age
    30
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Mindy
    Harlow's personal assistant and Wes' fiancée.
    Character Age
    35
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    BIPOC
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

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