'Criminal Minds' star Kirsten Vangsness on her new feminist play and exploring gender roles

In her latest endeavor as a part of Theatre of Note is a gender bender play called 'Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood'. Get this - she plays both Marian and Robin Hood. 

We've known and loved her as the quirky and tech-savvy Penelope Garcia on the popular crime drama 'Criminal Minds', but did you know that Kirsten Vangsness was also super into feminist theatre? Long before she got found fame as the bespectacled and bright Garcia, she was performing with a Los Angeles based theatre company Theatre of Note. "I'm so proud to be a part of this theatre company that has existed for more than 35 years and it's such a joy!" she tells Meaww. "It's a tiny 40-ish seater theatre in Hollywood and its intimate in a lovely way to watch some art," she says clearly thrilled to be associated with such a prestigious troupe. "It's really cool," she adds. In her latest endeavor as a part of Theatre of Note is a gender bender play called 'Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood'. Get this - she plays both Marian and Robin Hood. 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The long-running romantic drama is based on the bestselling novel series by Robyn Carr, and it recently concluded Season 4.
6 hours ago
Azul Ramos works as a foreman at Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton's ranch, however, we've seen him in some pretty popular shows.
8 hours ago
'The Agency' Season 2 saw Michael Fassbender's CIA operative work as a double agent and spy on his own agency to rescue his lover Samia from prison.
9 hours ago
'From' Season 4 episode 9 turns the Bottle Tree into Fromville’s biggest risk as Tabitha and Jade head into the tunnels.
9 hours ago
Showrunner Ryan Condal shed light on Sheepstealer’s wild behavior during the Battle of the Gullets, which contributed to a major character’s death.
13 hours ago
'The Way Home' Season 4 finale delivered answers to many of the show's biggest mysteries
13 hours ago
KC Goodwin’s identity ties together the Landry and Goodwin families as the Hallmark drama ends with one last pond jump.
13 hours ago
In the Season 3 premiere, Aegon is seen as a battered king whose life quickly comes under threat
14 hours ago
The Season 3 premiere episode delves into the naval battle that ends in the catastrophic death of a future heir to the Iron Throne.
16 hours ago
'House of the Dragon' introduces Ormund Hightower with his massive army and a very important squire
16 hours ago