The Female Gaze

by Jillian Blevins

ONE-ACT FEMINIST MYTHOLOGICAL COMEDY. Medusa is living comfortably enough in exile on her deserted island, surrounded by statues of the men she's turned to stone, when the blind Princess Metope arrives seeking sanctuary. Is Metope safe with Medusa? And who is the mysterious old man who brought them together?

ONE-ACT FEMINIST MYTHOLOGICAL COMEDY. Medusa is living comfortably enough in exile on her deserted island, surrounded by statues of the men she's turned to stone, when the blind Princess Metope arrives seeking sanctuary. Is Metope safe with Medusa? And who is the mysterious old man who brought them together?

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The Female Gaze

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  • Monica Cross: The Female Gaze

    Jillian Blevins uses the common mythology of Medusa to show us how women can protect one another even when they themselves have survived so much. This play is heart felt and oh so very smart. It has so much stunning potential for design. And includes a role for a blind/vision impaired actor.

    Jillian Blevins uses the common mythology of Medusa to show us how women can protect one another even when they themselves have survived so much. This play is heart felt and oh so very smart. It has so much stunning potential for design. And includes a role for a blind/vision impaired actor.

  • James Binz: The Female Gaze

    Certainly a challenge for any male to read - lots of twisty mythology to work through. Very well written, though. The characters are delightful and the premise is top notch. The stage effects would be amazing to see. Good stuff!

    Certainly a challenge for any male to read - lots of twisty mythology to work through. Very well written, though. The characters are delightful and the premise is top notch. The stage effects would be amazing to see. Good stuff!

  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: The Female Gaze

    Oh. My. Gods. I am shaken. This take on Medusa is so full of truths. It hurts how long her story has been told through a male lens. This is beautiful and heartbreaking. And so full of hope. I hope many people read and take this story to heart. Then may all womyn live on the same island Medusa and Metope now inhabit!

    Oh. My. Gods. I am shaken. This take on Medusa is so full of truths. It hurts how long her story has been told through a male lens. This is beautiful and heartbreaking. And so full of hope. I hope many people read and take this story to heart. Then may all womyn live on the same island Medusa and Metope now inhabit!

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Character Information

  • MEDUSA
    a beautiful monster.
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • METOPE
    a blind princess.
    Character Gender Identity
    She/her
  • OLD MAN/ATHENA
    Ageless. The goddess of wisdom, in disguise as an old man.
    Character Gender Identity
    he/him,
    then she/her

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Duluth Playhouse , Year 2024
  • Type High School, Organization Jordan-Matthews High School, Year 2023