The Injustice of Virginity

In The Injustice of Virginity, writer-director Thea Pueschel presents a solo performance that follows a neurodivergent young woman’s attempt to navigate her first sexual experience. While the premise leans into humor, the piece also thoughtfully explores deeper themes such as isolation, miscommunication, and the societal pressure to meet conventional milestones. Dominique Turner delivers a nuanced performance as Justice, guiding the audience through awkward encounters, peculiar party dynamics, and moments of personal insight. With minimal staging and props, Turner skillfully transitions between characters and scenarios, constructing a layered portrait of a young woman caught between desire and discomfort. Her portrayal effectively capture... full review

One of my favorite things about Fringe is how intimate the art can be. With Thea Pueschel’s The Injustice of Virginity, you get exactly that. Intimacy. Like catching up with a friend and hearing all about the wild night they recently had. The friend, in this case, is Justice, beautifully portrayed by Dominique Turner and crafted with plenty of humor fueled moments and moments of humanizing vulnerability.... full review

The writing was like a tall glass of lemonade handed to you by Tennessee Williams himself. The script showed patience, subtlety, and humor. ... full review

With an absolute rockstar stand-out performance from Dominique Turner and the perfect amount of raunchy comedy written by Thea Pueschel, this dynamic duo brought the laughs and sexual fervency to its peak with The Injustice of Virginity. ... full review

Thea is an incredible writer! It is such a well written show. I would love to see more from her. It is earnest, warm, and funny. I was always delightfully surprised by where the show went. ... full review

Thea is a great writer who really paints a picture. It was hard to believe this wasn’t a true story!! Dominique brought the words to life with good humor and comic timing.... full review

A delightful and earnest romp through the Valley (and valleys) of (not) losing your v-card. ... full review

Fun, cheeky and hugely entertaining! Thea is an electric storyteller and Dominique brings it to life. Both are amazingly talented. I laughed, I felt things, I considered my own experiences. Highly recommend this one-person show!... full review

Dominique is an amazing actor! She’s powerful and did a great job with this monologue playing all characters proficiently! It was humorous and entertaining! Great job!... full review

I truly enjoyed watching this play—it was both funny and deeply entertaining from start to finish. From the clever writing to the strong performances, the entire production took me on an unexpected and meaningful journey of self-discovery through the eyes of the main character.... full review