ACANTHUS

by Jordan Morille

In 1887 Texas, widowed rancher Temperance storms into Morgan's saloon seeking revenge on local head groom Holt for killing her beloved rooster, Acanthus. As tensions rise, a diverse cast of characters including enigmatic musician Kit, secretive schoolteacher Sarah, and hapless stagecoach driver Edgar get caught in the explosive turmoil, leading to unforeseen chaos.

In 1887 Texas, widowed rancher Temperance storms into Morgan's saloon seeking revenge on local head groom Holt for killing her beloved rooster, Acanthus. As tensions rise, a diverse cast of characters including enigmatic musician Kit, secretive schoolteacher Sarah, and hapless stagecoach driver Edgar get caught in the explosive turmoil, leading to unforeseen chaos.

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ACANTHUS

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  • TJ Young: ACANTHUS

    This play is a fantastic and surprisingly touching comedy about grief, community, and how we can move on after loss. But, one thing to know is that this play is FUNNY. Morille has a way of navigating the needs of these characters in a way that is never predictable but always feels satisfying. There is a hint of magic against the grounded nature of the American West, creating a moving and entertaining piece of theater. Check this script out!

    This play is a fantastic and surprisingly touching comedy about grief, community, and how we can move on after loss. But, one thing to know is that this play is FUNNY. Morille has a way of navigating the needs of these characters in a way that is never predictable but always feels satisfying. There is a hint of magic against the grounded nature of the American West, creating a moving and entertaining piece of theater. Check this script out!

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Broke Thespians Theatre Company, Year 2023