A Neo-Vagina Monologue

by Aster Aguilar

A mid-20s trans woman stumbles into her first encounter with sex work to save money for bottom surgery.

CW: simulated sexual assault, discussion of transphobia

A mid-20s trans woman stumbles into her first encounter with sex work to save money for bottom surgery.

CW: simulated sexual assault, discussion of transphobia

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A Neo-Vagina Monologue

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  • Shaun Leisher: A Neo-Vagina Monologue

    A beautiful short play about a person we don't see very often on stage. A fierce and honest portrayal of someone's experience as a trans person. The fact that there are two characters that are trans makes it even better. It shows how no one story is the same when it comes to being trans.

    A beautiful short play about a person we don't see very often on stage. A fierce and honest portrayal of someone's experience as a trans person. The fact that there are two characters that are trans makes it even better. It shows how no one story is the same when it comes to being trans.

  • Michael Quinn: A Neo-Vagina Monologue

    After reading the first page, I was expecting a hundred more. Aguilar summons a life in exacting detail, with a command of dialogue and the good sense to get on with the story. Concise, lived-in, funny, and willing to confront the profane with tact.

    After reading the first page, I was expecting a hundred more. Aguilar summons a life in exacting detail, with a command of dialogue and the good sense to get on with the story. Concise, lived-in, funny, and willing to confront the profane with tact.

  • Emmet L.F. Cameron: A Neo-Vagina Monologue

    This play does so much in a few minutes, shows so much through the eyes & mind of one character. A great dynamic role for a trans actress, so much to work with. The audience will be thinking about Sophie long after the play is done & imagining a third path for her.

    This play does so much in a few minutes, shows so much through the eyes & mind of one character. A great dynamic role for a trans actress, so much to work with. The audience will be thinking about Sophie long after the play is done & imagining a third path for her.

Character Information

Since this is a one-woman show, there is only one role cast: Sophie, who MUST be played by a transfeminine person.
  • Sophie
    Reflective and spunky.

    (AS ROSE)— the over-the-top seductive alter ego of SOPHIE
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Gender Identity
    Trans Woman or Transfeminine NB/Genderqueer

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Yale Summer Cabaret, Year 2023
  • Type University, Organization Yale Undergraduate Productions, Year 2023

Awards

  • Top 6
    Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival
    Winner
    2024