A striking blend of critical race theory, performance studies, and Indigenous scholarship that examines performative whiteness and its roots in early modern drama. Written with bold clarity and personal insight, Clothed Villainy challenges readers to confront their assumptions about race, history, and identity. This is a book for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the deeply entrenched performance of race in our society—and how we might reimagine it for a more equitable world.