Henry Hicks, Attorney at Cowboy Law

Jo Colston has spent her life running from cowboys. She is a daytime tv lawyer in a cowboy lawyer's world. When she's hired to defend Buck, a thief with a heart of gold on trial for murder, she finds herself in over her head. She struggles against the judge, rival attorney Henry Hicks, and cowboy court in general in this absurdist romp about cowboys, lawyers, and lawyers that specialize in cowboy law.

Jo Colston has spent her life running from cowboys. She is a daytime tv lawyer in a cowboy lawyer's world. When she's hired to defend Buck, a thief with a heart of gold on trial for murder, she finds herself in over her head. She struggles against the judge, rival attorney Henry Hicks, and cowboy court in general in this absurdist romp about cowboys, lawyers, and lawyers that specialize in cowboy law.

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Henry Hicks, Attorney at Cowboy Law

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  • Cassidy Byron: Henry Hicks, Attorney at Cowboy Law

    This is one of the funniest scripts I have ever read, with layers and layers of quick-witted jokes, puns, and references. The show lends itself to actors and designers alike hamming up every moment, and has audiences laughing from start to finish. Even in the absolutely ridiculous circumstances, every character is lovable and unexpectedly complex. An absolutely delightful show that doesn't take anything too seriously (aside from the importance of having an emergency cowboy hat on hand).

    This is one of the funniest scripts I have ever read, with layers and layers of quick-witted jokes, puns, and references. The show lends itself to actors and designers alike hamming up every moment, and has audiences laughing from start to finish. Even in the absolutely ridiculous circumstances, every character is lovable and unexpectedly complex. An absolutely delightful show that doesn't take anything too seriously (aside from the importance of having an emergency cowboy hat on hand).

  • Sarah Jae Leiber: Henry Hicks, Attorney at Cowboy Law

    There is a joke in this play that is so funny and so clever that I laughed out loud just reading it on the page. Actors will make meals out of this material. McManus writes clearly-defined characters who are so grounded in their absurdity that it's impossible not to fall in love with them and their world. I understand Cowboy Law, and I respect it. But, more importantly, I understand, respect, and adore the characters who find Cowboy Law sacred.

    There is a joke in this play that is so funny and so clever that I laughed out loud just reading it on the page. Actors will make meals out of this material. McManus writes clearly-defined characters who are so grounded in their absurdity that it's impossible not to fall in love with them and their world. I understand Cowboy Law, and I respect it. But, more importantly, I understand, respect, and adore the characters who find Cowboy Law sacred.

Character Information

Jack Daniels doubles with Cowboy 1 and Reverend Comewright doubles with Cowboy 2. They are two nameless goons at the beginning of the play.

If you need to do this with 5 actors, Judge can double with Cowboy 1 and you can have one actor play Jack Daniels, Reverend Comewright, and Cowboy 2.
  • Jo Colston
    A daytime TV lawyer in a cowboy lawyer’s world. In over her head, but confident in herself.
    Character Age
    20s/30s
  • Buck
    A young thief with a checkered past. The biggest scoundrel with the biggest heart of gold you’ve ever seen.
    Character Age
    Teens - mid 20s
  • Henry Hicks
    The best cowboy lawyer in the world, and he knows it. Polite but ruthless.
    Character Age
    30s/40s
  • The Judge
    The judge, jury, and executioner. Ruthless, impatient, uninterested in protocol.
    Character Age
    40s/50s
  • Jack Daniels
    A jaded bartender. Doubles with Cowboy 1.
    Character Age
    30s
  • Reverend Comewright
    An alcoholic minister. Doubles with Cowboy 2.
    Character Age
    50s/60s

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization DCon Productions, Year 2024

Production History

  • Type Fringe, Organization New York City Fringe, Year 2025