The Last Ring by Ashley Lauren Rogers

FULL LENGTH - Mari, a closeted transgender woman from Japan and the number one contender for a professional wrestling title who is being blackmailed. If she doesn’t pay a ransom her trans status will be revealed to the world. We watch Mari take on her long time adversary Alexa in a ladder match for the WEW Prima Donna’s Championship. Will Mari win the title? How will Mari deal with the ransom on her head?...
FULL LENGTH - Mari, a closeted transgender woman from Japan and the number one contender for a professional wrestling title who is being blackmailed. If she doesn’t pay a ransom her trans status will be revealed to the world. We watch Mari take on her long time adversary Alexa in a ladder match for the WEW Prima Donna’s Championship. Will Mari win the title? How will Mari deal with the ransom on her head? Will the world accept a trans woman as a Champion?
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The Last Ring

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  • Lainie Vansant:
    21 Oct. 2020
    “ I listened to a reading of this on The Parsnip Ship, and I was thoroughly delighted by it. My director-brain was incredibly engaged with the theatricality of it, and I think it would be a really fun challenge for directors and violence designers alike. The unique structure, gorgeous characters, ridiculousness of professional wrestling (and Rogers' clear love for it) and all the warm fuzzy feelings make this a great read all around. It's sure to be a ton of fun to produce as well! ”
  • Jack Crory:
    12 Apr. 2020
    “ This play is awesome. It tells the story of a professional wrestler and actual wrestling on stage is integral to its theatricality. Someone please put this on! ”
  • Paul Donnelly:
    23 Jun. 2019
    “ Powerful, violent and ultimately a compelling celebration of speaking one's truth in a hostile and manipulative world. The setting is vividly theatrical and provides a unique perspective on the struggle to accept and reveal an authentic identity. As others have said, this would be a wonder in a full production!
    ”
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Character Information

  • MARI
    Late Twenties-Early/Mid-thirties,
    Japanese
    ,
    trans female
    Mari is a (until recently) masked professional wrestler in the women’s division. Her character Myrtu-Mara is a physically strong and scary demonic persona, her real-life persona is a much more caring and nice person.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • ALEXA
    A woman in her late twenties/early thirties,
    Cisgender Female
    Her character Tatiana, the Trustfund Princess, was a crowd favorite but is at odds with her real life personality. Former High School Cheerleader from Texas, Alexa traveled to Japan to take on women in the most brutal matches Japan would sanction.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • ANNOUNCER
    Very clear speaking voice
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • GLEN
    early-mid sixties,
    White
    ,
    Male
    Owner of The World’s Entertainment Wrestling (WEW) and major event commentator. He is very level headed with his business decisions but tends to fly off the handle as action heats up in the ring.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • JIMMY
    between late forties and early sixties,
    Male
    Former pro wrestler by the name of Regal Jimmy Siegal. Odds are good he has a crown, a cape, or a scepter to indicate character as he commentates on the match. Has a habit of being very old school in his opinions (i.e a misogynist).
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • WRESTLER 1
    A masked wrestler who is used for multiple parts. Very physically demanding part.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • WRESTLER 2
    A masked wrestler who is used for multiple parts. Very physically demanding part.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    The Dirty Blondes
    ,
    2016