Apple-at-cha: A Ghost Story

by Brooke-Erin Smith

FULL-LENGTH: Brought back to their Appalachian home by the death of their childhood dog, fraternal twin sisters are forced to confront the ghosts they've left behind. Struggling with the history and reputation of the area they're from as well as an identity crisis of their own, they must piece together the difficult parts of their childhood in an attempt to exorcise the wrong from both themselves and the place...

FULL-LENGTH: Brought back to their Appalachian home by the death of their childhood dog, fraternal twin sisters are forced to confront the ghosts they've left behind. Struggling with the history and reputation of the area they're from as well as an identity crisis of their own, they must piece together the difficult parts of their childhood in an attempt to exorcise the wrong from both themselves and the place they grew up.

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Apple-at-cha: A Ghost Story

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  • Shaun Leisher: Apple-at-cha: A Ghost Story by Brooke-Erin Smith
    “

    A surreal look at Southern life. Loved these characters and how they all relate to each other. Would love to see this play produced with a full set.

    A surreal look at Southern life. Loved these characters and how they all relate to each other. Would love to see this play produced with a full set.

    ”
  • Samantha Cooper: Apple-at-cha: A Ghost Story by Brooke-Erin Smith
    “

    A heartfelt look at depth of sibling connection, this play deftly explores the want to stay and the need to go and how every choice is a little haunted. The family dynamics of the twins and their mother are well developed and easy to connect to. Characters that are not physically present are richly created and textured, adding layers to every conversation the family has. It is a story that anyone could connect to.

    A heartfelt look at depth of sibling connection, this play deftly explores the want to stay and the need to go and how every choice is a little haunted. The family dynamics of the twins and their mother are well developed and easy to connect to. Characters that are not physically present are richly created and textured, adding layers to every conversation the family has. It is a story that anyone could connect to.

    ”
  • Ryan Stevens: Apple-at-cha: A Ghost Story by Brooke-Erin Smith
    “

    Absolutely stellar -- an exorcism of the contradictory identity of the American South, told with heart and sincerity. Utterly spellbinding and achingly human. A family play that actually feels relevant and insightful for a change.

    Absolutely stellar -- an exorcism of the contradictory identity of the American South, told with heart and sincerity. Utterly spellbinding and achingly human. A family play that actually feels relevant and insightful for a change.

    ”

Character Information

  • TWIN A
    20-something year old woman. Responsible, tidy, tired.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • TWIN B
    20-something year old woman. Conflict averse, sensitive, has delusions of greatness.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • MOM(MA)
    The mother of the twins. Emotional, stubborn, lonely.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • MALE ACTOR
    A single male actor playing GHOST DOG, BOYFRIENDS A & B, GHOST MAN, DAD(DY), and GAME SHOW HOST.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

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