Cowboys (a horseplay)

by emma joy hill

A young woman's fantastical passion for John Wayne inflicts woe upon the poor Boy next door who helplessly fawns over her. A terrible love triangle turned splendid. John Wayne's Horse saves the day as per usual.

A young woman's fantastical passion for John Wayne inflicts woe upon the poor Boy next door who helplessly fawns over her. A terrible love triangle turned splendid. John Wayne's Horse saves the day as per usual.

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Cowboys (a horseplay)

Character Information

*The Announcer should be SM/ASM/Crew.
  • Sal
    *Sal is a young woman (20s), but can be played by an actor of any age. If an older actor is portraying Sal, I think the older the better.
    In this case, John Wayne would have to be a much younger actor. Essentially, we must preserve the stark age difference.
    20s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • John Wayne
    *Sal is a young woman (20s), but can be played by an actor of any age. If an older actor is portraying Sal, I think the older the better.
    In this case, John Wayne would have to be a much younger actor. Essentially, we must preserve the stark age difference.
    50s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • John Wayne's Horse
    *John Wayne’s Horse could be a puppet, but is probably a human.
    Any
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Boy
    20s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s

Development History

  • Reading, The Brick, 2023
  • Reading, Deviant Theatre, 2022