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: The Last Ring by Ashley Lauren Rogers
    “

    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!

    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: The Last Ring by Ashley Lauren Rogers
    “

    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!

    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: The Last Ring by Ashley Lauren Rogers
    “

    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!

    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
    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.
    Late Twenties-Early/Mid-thirties
    Japanese
    trans female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • ALEXA
    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.
    A woman in her late twenties/early thirties
    Cisgender Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • GLEN
    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.
    early-mid sixties
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • JIMMY
    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).
    between late forties and early sixties
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • ANNOUNCER
    Very clear speaking voice
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • WRESTLER 1
    A masked wrestler who is used for multiple parts. Very physically demanding part.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • WRESTLER 2
    A masked wrestler who is used for multiple parts. Very physically demanding part.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Reading, The Dirty Blondes, 2016