The Maids is a play by the French dramatist Jean Genet. It is a Sri Lankan play translated by S Karunaratna , called MARADUTEEYO
In the bedroom of their wealthy Madame, Jane, a maid, chastises in an exaggerated tone her older sister. Jane makes herself up at the dressing table and calls in Sofia to prepare her dress and accessories. Two housemaids who construct elaborate sadomasochistic rituals when their mistress (Madame) is away. The focus of their role-playing is the murder of Madame and they take turns portraying both sides of the power divide.
