Starstruck

Starstruck is a 1980 science fiction comedy play written by Elaine Lee, with contributions from Susan Norfleet Lee and Dale Place. It was performed in New York City in 1980 and 1983, and spawned a graphic novel and comic book mini-series in 1984-85 and audioplays. Plot In a distant future, humanity has spread across the stars. In the wake of a toppled galactic dictator, a period of freeform chaos exists with factions from every side vying for control. The United Federation of Female Freedom Fighters have sent Captain Galatia 9 and her compatriots to ensure the safety of Glorianna, a charismatic leader who may tip the balance toward a just society. But Glorianna has been kidnapped by the villains on the ship Siren 3, commanded by Galatia's lifelong nemesis, Verloona Ti. The struggle between the two ships and their eccentric crews will decide the future of the universe. Characters Captain Galatia 9: The swashbuckling captain of the Female Freedom Fighter ship, the Harpy. Brucilla the Muscle: The hotheaded mechanic, fighter, and pilot. Erotica Ann: The brilliant brain trapped in a sex droid body. Sister Bronwyn of the Cosmic Veil: A befuddled psychic nun. EEEEEEEEEluh: A merwoman empath. Verloona Ti: Leader of the villains, captain of the Siren 3. Kalif Bajar: A fallen aristocrat and schemer. Rah El Rex: A schizoid dandy. Orga the Killer Cyborg: A beast enslaved by Verloona. Norm: The computer for the Siren 3. Dwannyun: A villain wanna-be who tries out as Zun the Warlord, Grad the Illegible, and Captain Chaos. Background and creation Elaine Lee earned a nomination in 1980 for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series on NBC's soap opera The Doctors. She then created the Wild Hair production company in Manhattan as an outlet for stronger roles for female actors. With her sister, Susan Norfleet Lee, she co-wrote two plays that they produced and starred in with their company: "Brief Cases" and "The Contamination of the Kokomo Lounge".