Trophy Boys features four teenage boys preparing for a debate on feminism at an elite Manhattan girls' school. Initially, their discussions revolve around claiming feminism has failed women, framed in an ironically glib manner. However, the situation escalates when one boy faces an accusation of sexual assault via social media, challenging the group's dynamics and responses to accountability. Emmanuelle Mattana, portraying Owen, critiques the privilege and moral ambiguity present in contemporary debate culture. The performances are presented in drag, contributing to the play’s unique perspective on gender issues.
The 70-minute play follows four overconfident teenage boys as they prepare for an upcoming debate, arguing that feminism has failed women while still sounding like feminists.
What begins as a glib, gleefully offensive exercise in rhetorical one-upmanship quickly turns after an anonymous social media post accuses one of them of sexual assault.
Emmanuelle Mattana, herself a former competitive debater, skewers both the moral flexibility of privileged young men and the culture of debate.
All four characters are played in drag by performers who identify as women or non-binary, adding a unique dynamic to the performance.
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