The Two of Us

by Skye Hass

Shiloh accidentally shoots Mae when spooked in a saloon. After Mae gets patched up, they reminisce.

Shiloh accidentally shoots Mae when spooked in a saloon. After Mae gets patched up, they reminisce.

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The Two of Us

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  • Tess Berger: The Two of Us

    I was already very intrigued by the idea of a lesbian cowboy play, and I was not disappointed! We see a snapshot of Shiloh and Mae at their most vulnerable, a beautiful and fleeting moment that I think queer women are no stranger to. The characters are clear and feel true to their time and world, and despite the length of the play, are both changed by the end.

    I was already very intrigued by the idea of a lesbian cowboy play, and I was not disappointed! We see a snapshot of Shiloh and Mae at their most vulnerable, a beautiful and fleeting moment that I think queer women are no stranger to. The characters are clear and feel true to their time and world, and despite the length of the play, are both changed by the end.

  • Christopher Plumridge: The Two of Us

    I love an opening line which gets you hooked and this play by Skye is a fine example. Two characters sitting round an open fire, a simple premise, but here there is so much back story, much regret and at it's heart love. Love can be a draw and a bind, stand it up against such extreme factors as in this play, then it becomes quite painful for both.
    And credit to the playwright for giving us such a great, fresh perspective. Love it!

    I love an opening line which gets you hooked and this play by Skye is a fine example. Two characters sitting round an open fire, a simple premise, but here there is so much back story, much regret and at it's heart love. Love can be a draw and a bind, stand it up against such extreme factors as in this play, then it becomes quite painful for both.
    And credit to the playwright for giving us such a great, fresh perspective. Love it!

  • Ian Donley: The Two of Us

    I love how Hass has taken one of the most well-known settings and added a fresh look into it. If we live in a world where cowboys can have a movie written and made about them time after time, then why not allow everyone in the queer community that same opportunity? Hass' script is entertaining and full of nuances that an actor would love to play.

    I love how Hass has taken one of the most well-known settings and added a fresh look into it. If we live in a world where cowboys can have a movie written and made about them time after time, then why not allow everyone in the queer community that same opportunity? Hass' script is entertaining and full of nuances that an actor would love to play.

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Character Information

  • Shiloh
    Frantic and can’t sit still for too long - it’s as though there’s an itch under her skin she can’t scratch. A cowboy.
    Character Age
    Late 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    a lesbian woman
  • Mae
    A calmness exudes from her, she’s sure of herself and situations. A cowboy.
    Character Age
    Late 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    a lesbian woman