Jean Genet's 1946 play "The Maids" is a pioneering work of French avant-garde theatre. On the surface, it's about two maids who resent their wealthy employer and dream of escape and revenge. However, Genet's masterful use of language reveals that all three characters are trapped in a cycle of false illusions and unattainable desires, ultimately leading to tragedy.
The Maids
Two house cleaners concoct a clever plan to defy their authoritarian bosses by taking turns pretending to be their demanding mistress and mocking her when she's not around.
