Cookie Cutter Clean - WA Associate Readings

A rehearsed reading of Thea Melton's satirical drama-comedy about a Black Tradwife influencer and a Black feminist student confronting the costs of idealised womanhood.

Part of the Wooden Arrows Associate Readings, this rehearsed reading presents a full-length new play to gather audience feedback for future production. The play follows a Black Tradwife influencer and a Black feminist university student whose worlds spiral unexpectedly, forcing both to confront the costs of pursuing versions of womanhood they believed would offer perfect lives. It is described as a satirical drama comedy exploring femininity, Black women's desire for care and security, racial inequalities and restrictive gender ideals. The one-act performance runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 15 and over.