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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Cheryl Bear: Tight End by Rachel Bykowski

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A powerful piece addressing the toxic culture of sports and what one must do to be a champion. Well done.

A powerful piece addressing the toxic culture of sports and what one must do to be a champion. Well done.

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Cameron Houg: Tight End by Rachel Bykowski

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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.

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: Tight End by Rachel Bykowski

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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.

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

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.

Character Age

Teens

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Sam Jones

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.

Character Age

Teens

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Darla Miller

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.

Character Age

30's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Coach D.

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.

Character Age

30's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis, Year 2020
Type Reading, Organization Macha Theatre Works , Year 2019
Type Workshop, Organization National New Play Network MFA Playwrights' Festival at the Kennedy Center, Year 2016
Type Reading, Organization 20% Theatre Company Chicago, Year 2016
Type Reading, Organization Ohio University College of Fine Arts, Year 2015

Production History

Type Professional, Organization Relative Theatrics, Year 2021
Type Professional, Organization Majestic Repertory Theatre , Year 2019
Type Professional, 20% Theatre, Year 2017

Awards

Jane Chambers Student Playwriting Award

Women's Theatre Program

Honorable Mention

2017
Top 20 Finalist

CulturalDC Source Theatre Festival

Finalist

2017