The Dragon Butcher

by Richie Cannaday

The royal dragon butcher has just been relieved of his duties, and his head. Enter LaCrox, a
simple butcher charged with the task of butchering a dragon, and pleasing the queen. The clock
is ticking, and LaCrox will have to learn the ropes quickly, or else his head will roll as well. But
will the long-held secrets of the kingdom be LaCrox’s doom or his ticket to salvation?

The royal dragon butcher has just been relieved of his duties, and his head. Enter LaCrox, a
simple butcher charged with the task of butchering a dragon, and pleasing the queen. The clock
is ticking, and LaCrox will have to learn the ropes quickly, or else his head will roll as well. But
will the long-held secrets of the kingdom be LaCrox’s doom or his ticket to salvation?

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The Dragon Butcher

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: The Dragon Butcher by Richie Cannaday
    “

    The Dragon Butcher is a witty, fast-paced adventure with a clever mix of humor and suspense. Richie Cannaday’s script brings fresh life to a classic fantasy setting, with strong dialogue and engaging characters. Its imaginative premise and potential for an exciting stage design make it a must-see!

    The Dragon Butcher is a witty, fast-paced adventure with a clever mix of humor and suspense. Richie Cannaday’s script brings fresh life to a classic fantasy setting, with strong dialogue and engaging characters. Its imaginative premise and potential for an exciting stage design make it a must-see!

    ”
  • Margaret O'Donnell: The Dragon Butcher by Richie Cannaday
    “

    I saw a production of this play, virtually...I'm hoping for a live production soon to see this on stage since it has such exciting visuals that cry out for an imaginative set designer. Even digitally, it is engages at all levels -- kids and adults -- with witty dialogue and a plot that moves right along. And a satisfying conclusion. And it's funny, laugh at loud funny.

    I saw a production of this play, virtually...I'm hoping for a live production soon to see this on stage since it has such exciting visuals that cry out for an imaginative set designer. Even digitally, it is engages at all levels -- kids and adults -- with witty dialogue and a plot that moves right along. And a satisfying conclusion. And it's funny, laugh at loud funny.

    ”
LACROX (luh-CRAHKS) – a butcher, a man in his 30’s
SPUNK – the dragonbutcher’s assistant, a small, peculiar man
FONDLEROY—an advisor to the Queen, detached and formal to start, 50’s
QUEEN AMIDE (uh-MEED-uh) – an old woman; a commanding presence

Development History

  • Reading, Hollins University Playwright's Lab, 2021

Production History

  • University, Hollins Playwrights' Lab/Mill Mountain Theatre, 2023