Dirty Dirt

by Nick McCord

Jolene isn’t smart, but she knows one thing: She’s a darn good grave-digger. In her search for an honest-to-goodness above-ground friend, she unearths a plot someone would rather keep buried.

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Dirty Dirt

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Sean Abley: Dirty Dirt by Nick McCord

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Possibly one of the most bizarre short plays I've had the pleasure to experience. In the dirt is a gem of a play, sweet at its core (despite the subject matter of grave digging and robbing) and unapologetically absurdist. This would be a great addition to a one-act festival or a double bill of edgy, boundary-pushing theater.

Possibly one of the most bizarre short plays I've had the pleasure to experience. In the dirt is a gem of a play, sweet at its core (despite the subject matter of grave digging and robbing) and unapologetically absurdist. This would be a great addition to a one-act festival or a double bill of edgy, boundary-pushing theater.

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Character Information

Jolene

Character Age

30s-50s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

(assigned female at birth - plot relevant) Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary
Davy

Character Age

20s-30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Cis female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female
Galen

Character Age

20s-30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

appears cis-male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Genie

Character Age

30s-50s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any gender except cis hetero male.
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Non-binary
Beetle Guy

Character Age

Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Beetle Gal

Character Age

Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Texas Tech University, Year 2019
Type Reading, Organization Hollins University, Year 2018