The Edge of the Canyon

by Jef Petersen

Kim, a down on her luck self-proclaimed badass, finds herself gravitating to the safety of Brian, a middle-aged recent parolee who gives tattoos to make money. When their night is interrupted by the corpulent Russ they find that they’ve attracted the ire of a local drug-runner because of Brian's questionable past. Things get worse when Brian's estranged teenage daughter shows up on the doorstep with the worst...

Kim, a down on her luck self-proclaimed badass, finds herself gravitating to the safety of Brian, a middle-aged recent parolee who gives tattoos to make money. When their night is interrupted by the corpulent Russ they find that they’ve attracted the ire of a local drug-runner because of Brian's questionable past. Things get worse when Brian's estranged teenage daughter shows up on the doorstep with the worst possible timing. Despite Brian’s efforts to keep his hands clean and lead Kim away from a life of crime, he finds that sometimes living on the edge of the canyon means you might get pushed over the edge. Based on true events.

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The Edge of the Canyon

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  • Ariana Burns: The Edge of the Canyon

    Really enjoyed this gritty and visceral script. It moves along at a good clip with fascinating characters, biting humor, and taut imagery.

    Really enjoyed this gritty and visceral script. It moves along at a good clip with fascinating characters, biting humor, and taut imagery.

Character Information

  • Chris
    17 year old woman. Brian's estranged daughter. She is not of the world of the play.
    Character Age
    17
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latinx or mixed-Latinx
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Russ
    Maybe over-weight, maybe not, language will work either way. Possesses a big presence in this setting. Knows he will die tonight. Confident that they will all die tonight.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Hanible
    Nothing, just nothing.
    Character Age
    40-50
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Kim
    A nervous 19 year old. She is the daughter of a second generation Mexican immigrant father and a white mother. All of Kim's clothes are the hottest thing in hip-hop culture five years ago. A short fuse. Mountainous aspirations. No hope.
    Character Age
    19
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latinx or mixed-Latinx
  • Brian
    35 year old white man, worn down, he looks older than he is. His skin is weather beaten and the color of tanned leather. Dirty clothes that are old or found. Coke-bottle glasses. Trying as best he can to do the right thing. Whatever that means.
    Character Age
    35
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any (but probably white)
    Character Gender Identity
    Male