The Maids (play)

*The Maids* is a psychological drama by Jean Genet about two sisters, Claire and Solange, who work as maids and entertain fantasies of rebellion and escape. When their employer's absence provides an opportunity, they enact a staged ritual involving role-playing and coercion, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. The play explores themes of power, identity, and class, revealing how their fantasies serve as a form of resistance and self-expression. With sharp dialogue and symbolic symbolism, *The Maids* delves into the psychological complexities of desire, repression, and the human need for liberation.