COYOTE HOUR

by Margaret Baldwin

Reeling from a recent loss, Annie and Jonathan struggle to maintain their connection to each other. But when the family dog goes missing amid reports of local coyotes roaming their urban neighborhood, Annie sets out to get to the bottom of the unwelcome invaders, spurring a journey of self-discovery that forces both of them to confront their deepest wants and fears.

Reeling from a recent loss, Annie and Jonathan struggle to maintain their connection to each other. But when the family dog goes missing amid reports of local coyotes roaming their urban neighborhood, Annie sets out to get to the bottom of the unwelcome invaders, spurring a journey of self-discovery that forces both of them to confront their deepest wants and fears.

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COYOTE HOUR

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  • Cheryl Bear: COYOTE HOUR by Margaret Baldwin
    “

    A powerful story of nature and connection in the midst of the coyote call that changes a couple for the better. Learning to cope with loss, to face our fears and what's within and to live for the moments we have beautifully told. Truly moving work!

    A powerful story of nature and connection in the midst of the coyote call that changes a couple for the better. Learning to cope with loss, to face our fears and what's within and to live for the moments we have beautifully told. Truly moving work!

    ”
  • Darcy Parker Bruce: COYOTE HOUR by Margaret Baldwin
    “

    Oh this play stole my heart. At times so funny I thought I was going to pee and then without a warning a moment so perfectly placed the story and the stakes just lock in and the play just makes sense in a whole new way. I loved it. This play also has some gems of dialogue, and 'I'd hate to taint your knobs' is going to stick with me for a while. Wonderful work.

    Oh this play stole my heart. At times so funny I thought I was going to pee and then without a warning a moment so perfectly placed the story and the stakes just lock in and the play just makes sense in a whole new way. I loved it. This play also has some gems of dialogue, and 'I'd hate to taint your knobs' is going to stick with me for a while. Wonderful work.

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: COYOTE HOUR by Margaret Baldwin
    “

    Beautifully written play that digs deep under all the ways we hide from ourselves and make our own labyrinths in our minds and hearts, closing ourselves off to our loved ones too. I really like the way Baldwin gets at the problems sideways. Baldwin writes our normal every day world with so much packed in underneath, I am still unraveling it all. . .

    Beautifully written play that digs deep under all the ways we hide from ourselves and make our own labyrinths in our minds and hearts, closing ourselves off to our loved ones too. I really like the way Baldwin gets at the problems sideways. Baldwin writes our normal every day world with so much packed in underneath, I am still unraveling it all. . .

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Actor's Express , 2015
  • Reading, Virginia Rep, 2013

Awards

  • The Kilroys' List
    The Kilroys
    Honorable Mention
    2015
  • NuVoices Festival
    Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
    Finalist
    2015