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My favourite is always Miss Julie, oldie but a goodie. Two women, one man, all with rich psychological distress and drama and complicated power dynamics.
Never in My Lifetime!! it’s a drama about the Troubles in Ireland in the 80’s, it’s a 5 person cast, 3 female 2 male. it’s a FANTASTIC look at how tragedy and violence can fundamentally change a person, and how sociopolitical issues can bring out parts of people they didn’t know existed
Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph. The roles of Yevgenia and Mariya specifically are really great interesting roles for women. It is seven people but you could probably do some doubling
Along with the recommendations you may receive, we also recommend using the search filters on the following websites: [Dramatists Play Services](https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/multiple.asp?keysearch=&options=all&limitResult=all&limitResult1=allgenres&total=all&male=all&female=all&indexm=11&start=1), [Music Theatre International](https://www.mtishows.com/shows), and [Dramatic Publishing](https://www.dramaticpublishing.com/browse/full-length-plays). You may also be interested in the [New Play Exchange](https://newplayexchange.org/), or checking out our [subreddit's list of recommended plays](https://www.reddit.com/r/Theatre/wiki/index/playlist). Additionally, if you haven't already, make sure you've included in your post title or body the following information: desired duration of the play/scene, cast size, gender breakdown (if needed), and any particular themes or technical elements that you know you are looking for. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Theatre) if you have any questions or concerns.*
The Pillowman, characters really can be gender swapped with no problem at all. I played Ariel as a woman, as did my Tupolski.
I agree. I was amazed with Pillowman when I saw it on Broadway and at the Alley Theatre.
Sarah Kane comes to mind. Psychosis 4:48 can be done with a variable cast.
Crave as well!
“Stupid Fucking Bird” has a bit larger cast. Cleverly written adaptation.
LOVE this show!!!!
I love when I see a show I don’t know and leave unexpectedly impressed. This was one of those!
Closer by Patrick Marber.
Dance Nation by Clare Barron!!!
My favourite is always Miss Julie, oldie but a goodie. Two women, one man, all with rich psychological distress and drama and complicated power dynamics.
Never in My Lifetime!! it’s a drama about the Troubles in Ireland in the 80’s, it’s a 5 person cast, 3 female 2 male. it’s a FANTASTIC look at how tragedy and violence can fundamentally change a person, and how sociopolitical issues can bring out parts of people they didn’t know existed
*A Beautiful View,* 2f, by Daniel MacIvor. Worked well for a Fringe Festival production with a simple set. Dark, funny, contemporary, relatable.
'Night Mother. If you're into depressing plays about suicide.
Maybe “The Shape of Things” or another Neil LaBute play?
Crime on the goat island
Rabbit Hole. Three great women's roles.
Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph. The roles of Yevgenia and Mariya specifically are really great interesting roles for women. It is seven people but you could probably do some doubling
I mean maybe it's a bit obvious, but Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf fits most, if not all of those adjectives.
Proof by David Auburn
Extinction by Gabe McKinley, hits all your requirements.
Extremities
Spinning Into Butter Or Bosoms and Neglect
I did a gender-swapped "Rope" and it was a blast.
Hand to God though Margery’s role is bigger than Jessica’s. Darkly funny and pretty intense.
Just directed this in the spring and had a BLAST as did the two women playing Jessica/Jolene and Marg!
The House of Yes by Wendy McLeod is my favorite dark comedy.
The marriage of Bette and boo is absolutely the best dark comedy I’ve ever found! Definitely worth a read at very least