The Hand You're Dealt

by Tracey Zerwig Ford

Who wins in a family of losers? In a forgotten corner of South Memphis, gambler Dusty Hart’s luck has finally run out. The rooks are gathering, around her bed and their courage, to say good-bye.

Who wins in a family of losers? In a forgotten corner of South Memphis, gambler Dusty Hart’s luck has finally run out. The rooks are gathering, around her bed and their courage, to say good-bye.

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The Hand You're Dealt

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  • Ryan Kaminski: The Hand You're Dealt by Tracey Zerwig Ford
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    05/17/2026 - Heard this piece presented in an online theatre lab. Loved the characters, their interactions, and the way in which Tracey slowly reveals information and keeps the audience invested. The perfect blend of comedy and drama. Would love to see this staged!

    05/17/2026 - Heard this piece presented in an online theatre lab. Loved the characters, their interactions, and the way in which Tracey slowly reveals information and keeps the audience invested. The perfect blend of comedy and drama. Would love to see this staged!

    ”

Character Information

  • Jack
    Jack Hart, male, between 33-40 years-old, one of Dusty Hart’s middle children, a loveable rambler who wears an eye patch over one eye, plays blues guitar
    30-40s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Diamond
    Diamond Hart-Loveless, female, 25-32 years-old, Dusty’s youngest child, extremely 7.5 months pregnant with twins, has a heart and womb the size of Tennessee, dresses like the suburban mom she is but with rhinestone trimmings, a true diamond in the rough
    25-32
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman