The Monsters - Understudies

As a seasoned MMA fighter at the end of his career, Big reluctantly agrees to coach his younger sister, Lil, a fierce and hungry newcomer with something to prove. But years of distance, resentment, and unresolved pain simmer beneath every training session. Does Big have what it takes to make Lil a champion...or will their past knock them both out? Told with raw honesty and lyrical intensity, The Monsters explores the complicated intimacy of sibling relationship when family can be both a sanctuary and a battlefield. With sharp dialogue and moments of surprising tenderness, this sibling love story examines the ways we protect one another, even when bruises stay hidden just under the surface. Network/Studio: Geffen Playhouse Genres: Drama, Sports Drama, Family Drama, New Play