OAK

by Terry Guest

Oak is a southern gothic horror about 3 kids, an old woman with a shotgun and a mysterious creek monster.

Oak is a southern gothic horror about 3 kids, an old woman with a shotgun and a mysterious creek monster.

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OAK

Recommended by

  • Liam Castellan: OAK by Terry Guest
    “

    Theatrical, spooky, tense, thrilling exploration of family and the dangers outside. When a community fails its young people, they have to make their own decisions in an attempt to survive. I hardly ever stand during applause, but in 2024 I stood for this script (and it was for just a reading!), and I would LOVE to see a full production.

    Theatrical, spooky, tense, thrilling exploration of family and the dangers outside. When a community fails its young people, they have to make their own decisions in an attempt to survive. I hardly ever stand during applause, but in 2024 I stood for this script (and it was for just a reading!), and I would LOVE to see a full production.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: OAK by Terry Guest
    “

    A terrifying story with some brilliantly crafted characters. PRODUCE THIS PLAY!!!

    A terrifying story with some brilliantly crafted characters. PRODUCE THIS PLAY!!!

    ”

Character Information

  • Peaches
    30s
    a Black person
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Pickle
    16
    Black
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Big Man
    9
    Black
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Suga
    15
    Black
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Urbanite Theatre Company, 2022
  • Commission, Urbanite Theatre Company, 2020