Elevator Girl wisely uses the fun and topical structure of comic book superheroes to discuss the much less fun topic of sexual assault. The play creates thought-provoking parallels between real-life rape culture and the comic-within-the-play, and although it definitely has a point of view, it never feels preachy. I saw the play as a staged reading and the potent visual elements, inspired by comic book art, were already captivating; in a full production the lighting/costumes/stage design could bring the world of Elevator Girl to a whole new level.
Elevator Girl wisely uses the fun and topical structure of comic book superheroes to discuss the much less fun topic of sexual assault. The play creates thought-provoking parallels between real-life rape culture and the comic-within-the-play, and although it definitely has a point of view, it never feels preachy. I saw the play as a staged reading and the potent visual elements, inspired by comic book art, were already captivating; in a full production the lighting/costumes/stage design could bring the world of Elevator Girl to a whole new level.
