What I liked
I liked the juxtaposition of the victim’s perspective with that of the perpetrator. It provided clarity on how one can convince themselves that killing an innocent child who proved to be no threat can be rationalized in the perpetrator’s mind to make it alright.
What I didn't like
The only casting change that I would desire is that of the girlfriend. She was too neutral in her look. She was supposed to be a white girl living in a black person’s world. She could have been Black, Latina, Middle Eastern or White.
My overall impression
I wasn’t quite certain what to expect from a play which speaks on a very common topic these days. I would never have expected the level of creativity displayed in “Villain”. The writing was superb. It covers thoughts and emotions from a depth of understanding usually overlooked. Bravo to the writers, director and each and every actor. The performances were stand out by each one. However, my tears began to flow the moment the mother began her performance in silence. It was riveting.
