The (Other)

by Alexander Pine

Ricky lives with his Mother's Other, a DEMON she cannot see. When his first serious girlfriend, Ellie moves in the relationship is put to the test.
A two-act play.

Ricky lives with his Mother's Other, a DEMON she cannot see. When his first serious girlfriend, Ellie moves in the relationship is put to the test.
A two-act play.

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The (Other)

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  • Brianna Barrett: The (Other) by Alexander Pine
    “

    A horror comedy that externalizes the idea of “inner demons” to explore how we can ever get over our own insecurities enough to love anyone and accept love in return. It’s a clever concept and offers lots of opportunities to be creepy, funny and oddly touching.

    A horror comedy that externalizes the idea of “inner demons” to explore how we can ever get over our own insecurities enough to love anyone and accept love in return. It’s a clever concept and offers lots of opportunities to be creepy, funny and oddly touching.

    ”
  • Aly Kantor: The (Other) by Alexander Pine
    “

    This highly theatrical, visceral, and relatable play explores everything from grief to generational trauma in a vibrant, affective way from page one. It uses the unity of location to great effect, with a series of horrific events that turn an ordinary apartment into a very personal haunted house. This would be a dream for a design team - the "clean up" in the last scene will stay with me. Whether you read this play as a horror story or a love story, you're sure to come away with a sense of introspection about your own invisible demons.

    This highly theatrical, visceral, and relatable play explores everything from grief to generational trauma in a vibrant, affective way from page one. It uses the unity of location to great effect, with a series of horrific events that turn an ordinary apartment into a very personal haunted house. This would be a dream for a design team - the "clean up" in the last scene will stay with me. Whether you read this play as a horror story or a love story, you're sure to come away with a sense of introspection about your own invisible demons.

    ”
  • Francisco Mendoza: The (Other) by Alexander Pine
    “

    I read The (Other) as part of an open submission process and it has stayed with me since. Alexander portrays emotional baggage in a theatrical way that manages to be quite scary and upsetting, yet somehow makes room for a love story that I (notably a love skeptic) still fell for. I'd love to see this on its feet to see the horror and magic of the play come to life!

    I read The (Other) as part of an open submission process and it has stayed with me since. Alexander portrays emotional baggage in a theatrical way that manages to be quite scary and upsetting, yet somehow makes room for a love story that I (notably a love skeptic) still fell for. I'd love to see this on its feet to see the horror and magic of the play come to life!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Ricky
    Sometimes unbearable White Knight complex. Smart at multi-tasking, but sensitive.
    Early 20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Mother
    40's - 50's
    Hispanic
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Mother's Other
    Similar build as Mother. Mixed attitude of The Exorcist and Beetlejuice. Quickly contradicts herself when advantageous.
    40's - 50's
    Hispanic
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Ellie
    Unaware of her Upper Class articulation. Career driven, but warm and surprising.
    20's
    Asian -- South Asian,
    Asian -- East Asian,
    Middle Eastern, North African, or South Asian
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Rebecca
    20s
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Oscar
    Large build
    20's - 30's
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

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