Ash (believe me, you do not want to call her “Ashley”) Miller’s dream is to catch the winning touchdown pass for the Westmont High Titans’ Homecoming game. Football is in her blood. In order to make the team, Ash will have to prove she is one of the guys even if that means sacrificing her body for the love of the game.
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Cheryl Bear:
30 Apr. 2021
“
A powerful piece addressing the toxic culture of sports and what one must do to be a champion. Well done. ”
Cameron Houg:
16 Jan. 2019
“
A sports play that manages to go the extra mile to comment on the toxicity of sports culture, and the way gender roles can define people.
This lightning fast play hits you like a linebacker before you're ready for it. It's hilarious, poignant, and heartbreaking. It completely deconstructs ideas of what makes someone a winner and what roles we are and aren't allowed to play in our lives, all against the backdrop of small-town football, something that can feel like life or death to those caught up in it. Highly recommend checking this play out. ”
Rachel Bublitz:
31 Oct. 2018
“
A quick and powerful full length. The characters are so compelling and I feel so much for Ash Smash. A hard look at football culture and toxic masculinity up close. I’m glad to see it’s been produced and hoping there are more productions in its future. ”
Casting should be inclusive and reflect the small towns across ALL America. For instance, just because Darla and Ash are mother and daughter does NOT mean they have to be the same race/ethnicity.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Sam Jones
Teens,
Any
,
Male
Casting should be inclusive and reflect the small towns across ALL America. For instance, just because Darla and Ash are mother and daughter does NOT mean they have to be the same race/ethnicity.
Can be played by:
Age:
Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Darla Miller
30's,
Any
,
Female
Casting should be inclusive and reflect the small towns across ALL America. For instance, just because Darla and Ash are mother and daughter does NOT mean they have to be the same race/ethnicity.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Female
Coach D.
30's,
Any
,
Any
Casting should be inclusive and reflect the small towns across ALL America. For instance, just because Darla and Ash are mother and daughter does NOT mean they have to be the same race/ethnicity.
Can be played by:
Age:
20s, 30s, 40s
Race/Ethnicity:
Any race/ethnicity
Gender:
Male
Development History
Reading
,
Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis
,
2020
Reading
,
Macha Theatre Works
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2019
Reading
,
20% Theatre Company Chicago
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2016
Workshop
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National New Play Network MFA Playwrights' Festival at the Kennedy Center