: The play serves as a critique of a society where violence against women has become the "new status quo". The "blackouts" represent the literal and metaphorical erasure of women from public spaces. Critical Reception
Lulu Raczka’s is a dystopian thriller that examines systemic violence against women through a postdramatic lens. Published as part of the Oberon Modern Plays series, the play is set in a city plagued by mysterious blackouts where women frequently vanish. Core Narrative and Structure A Girl in School Uniform (Walks Into a Bar) (Ob...
: The titles "schoolgirl" and "bartender" act as performative masks that the characters eventually discard. As the play progresses, Steph moves from vulnerability to aggression, while Bell’s cynical exterior softens. : The play serves as a critique of