Tight End by Rachel Bykowski

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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Tight End

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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. ”
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Character Information

  • Ash Miller
    Teens,
    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: 
      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
    ,
    2019
  • Reading
    ,
    20% Theatre Company Chicago
    ,
    2016
  • Workshop
    ,
    National New Play Network MFA Playwrights' Festival at the Kennedy Center
    ,
    2016
  • Reading
    ,
    Ohio University College of Fine Arts
    ,
    2015

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Relative Theatrics
    ,
    2021
  • Professional
    ,
    Majestic Repertory Theatre
    ,
    2019

Awards

Finalist
,
Top 20 Finalist
,
CulturalDC Source Theatre Festival
,
2017
Honorable Mention
,
Jane Chambers Student Playwriting Award
,
Women's Theatre Program
,
2017