Last Drive to Dodge

by Andrew Lee Creech

FULL LENGTH - 1884, Texas. Ro (a Black domestic worker) and Prophet (a Black cowboy) are in love, and they dream of leaving the Bailey Family Ranch behind, and building a life together. But when the ranch prematurely falters, and the cowboys go on strike, Ro and Prophet are pulled in opposite directions as they fight to keep their vision of the future from crumbling to dust. Set at the tail end of the Cowboy...

FULL LENGTH - 1884, Texas. Ro (a Black domestic worker) and Prophet (a Black cowboy) are in love, and they dream of leaving the Bailey Family Ranch behind, and building a life together. But when the ranch prematurely falters, and the cowboys go on strike, Ro and Prophet are pulled in opposite directions as they fight to keep their vision of the future from crumbling to dust. Set at the tail end of the Cowboy Golden Age, Last Drive to Dodge examines race, love, and legacy in a time when everyone is scrambling for their piece of the American Dream.

This play is part of a planned nine-play, multi-century-spanning cycle exploring the lives of Black Americans in pivotal moments of American history.

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Last Drive to Dodge

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  • Anna Tatelman: Last Drive to Dodge

    I saw this at Taproot Theatre in fall 2023. The poetic language in this piece is stunning. I also love how Andrew both honored and critiqued the genre of the Western through this thoughtful piece.

    I saw this at Taproot Theatre in fall 2023. The poetic language in this piece is stunning. I also love how Andrew both honored and critiqued the genre of the Western through this thoughtful piece.

  • Shaun Leisher: Last Drive to Dodge

    A wonderful Western!! This play has such rich characters and an ending full of hope.

    A wonderful Western!! This play has such rich characters and an ending full of hope.

  • Nelle Tankus: Last Drive to Dodge

    Andrew is a poet, folks. The language throughout this play is gorgeous, and the love between Ro and Prophet didn't just feel real, it felt singular and urgent. With beautiful direction by Valerie Curtis-Newton and an extremely talented cast, the production at Taproot is one that will stick with me for a long time.

    Andrew is a poet, folks. The language throughout this play is gorgeous, and the love between Ro and Prophet didn't just feel real, it felt singular and urgent. With beautiful direction by Valerie Curtis-Newton and an extremely talented cast, the production at Taproot is one that will stick with me for a long time.

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Development History

Production History

Awards

  • Outstanding Original Script
    Gregory Awards (Theatre Puget Sound), Nominee
    2024
  • Best Play
    BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards
    Winner
    2023
  • Best New Play or Musical
    BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards
    Winner
    2023