"Red Handed" is a compelling examination of the darker side of show business, offering a searing critique of the exploitation and abuse faced by performers, particularly young women, within the industry. Priya Ele's provocative writing invites audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about the price of fame and the sacrifices demanded by the pursuit of artistic expression.

Red Handed is a tantalizing short play that explores celebrity culture, child stardom, and sexual assault through a tense exchange in a casting agent's office. It engages with Shakespearean themes beautifully, along with examining the cultural response to HBO's Game of Thrones in the early 2010s.

A wonderful piece for young women looking for powerful monologues!

I had the honor of working on this piece when it went up off-broadway at Soho Playhouse. I would love to see this play be put up again soon!