Overview
Character Name
Karen Smith
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Child, Early Teen, Late Teen
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Time & Place
Chicago, High School, Present Day
Analysis
Karen Smith is one of Regina George’s best friends. Vapid and vain, Karen recognizes that she is the “dumb one,” but has moments of insight - such as recognizing that Regina’s cruelty is borne from her own insecurities. While Gretchen (the third girl in The Plastics) is
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