Playwright: Lauren Gunderson
Rights: Playscripts
Cast Size: 3w
Synopsis:
Tweetering, pandashrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison — what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Well, that and a semi-historically-accurate ether trip. Here’s lookin’ at you, America.
Ratings:
Language: 16+
Adult Content: 13+
Violence: All audiences
Pay attention to: Patricia spends a fair amount of time without pants on and is tied up briefly. This play contains adult language. Drugs are discussed. Water is squirted in the faces of Patricia and Bianca.
Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.
Production Notes: All actors play multiple roles. Play takes place in multiple locations.