Villain

by Jenna Jane

The Evil Queen tells her side of the story for the first time. Good guys and bad guys are all guys; for women, it’s never that simple.

The Evil Queen tells her side of the story for the first time. Good guys and bad guys are all guys; for women, it’s never that simple.

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Villain

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  • Jamie Muffett: Villain by Jenna Jane
    “

    This was a witty, propulsive read, with a charismatic central character. Beautifully blending humor with provocation, I was left wanting more!

    I'm really looking forward to digging into Jenna Jane's catalogue of work.

    This was a witty, propulsive read, with a charismatic central character. Beautifully blending humor with provocation, I was left wanting more!

    I'm really looking forward to digging into Jenna Jane's catalogue of work.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: Villain by Jenna Jane
    “

    Really, isn't the construct of villainy a spectrum rather than a fixed point? That's certainly part of the wittily rendered argument of Villian as the Evil Queen makes her case and implicates her audience for their own villainy. The Evil Queen is a masterfully rendered and compelling figure who forces us to rethink fairy-tale tropes.

    Really, isn't the construct of villainy a spectrum rather than a fixed point? That's certainly part of the wittily rendered argument of Villian as the Evil Queen makes her case and implicates her audience for their own villainy. The Evil Queen is a masterfully rendered and compelling figure who forces us to rethink fairy-tale tropes.

    ”
  • Erin Lekovic: Villain by Jenna Jane
    “

    I saw a production of this short play in Powerstories Voices of Women Festival. It's punchy, funny, and provocative. It would make a great addition to any lineup of short plays.

    I saw a production of this short play in Powerstories Voices of Women Festival. It's punchy, funny, and provocative. It would make a great addition to any lineup of short plays.

    ”

Character Information

A note from the playwright on gender: This is only a suggestion. Gender is just a performative social construct, anyway. Do whatever feels right to you.
  • EVIL QUEEN
    Always the smartest person in the room and she knows it. Dry wit. Imposing presence. Authoritative.
    30s-50s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Production History

  • Professional, Lab Theatre Project, 2021
  • Professional, The 5 & Dime, 2021