Dirty Kids

by Dane Futrell

An eclectic group of young train hoppers depart San Francisco in hopes of reaching Myrtle Beach in time for the annual Hobo Festival. As a new member joins the pack, tensions surrounding the purpose of homeless youth come to rise. Equally plagued by vices such as fentanyl abuse and past domestic traumas, the dirty kids must come to terms with themselves, and the journey that may destroy them.

An eclectic group of young train hoppers depart San Francisco in hopes of reaching Myrtle Beach in time for the annual Hobo Festival. As a new member joins the pack, tensions surrounding the purpose of homeless youth come to rise. Equally plagued by vices such as fentanyl abuse and past domestic traumas, the dirty kids must come to terms with themselves, and the journey that may destroy them.

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  • Thomas Underdal: Dirty Kids by Dane Futrell
    “

    I'm continually amazed by Futrell's work. With every play, he uncovers haunting new layers beneath the surface of the American experience. Dirty Kids dives deep into that terrain, unearthing broken pieces, scattered fragments, and glimmers of hope. It's beautiful, hilarious, and absolutely gut-wrenching.

    I'm continually amazed by Futrell's work. With every play, he uncovers haunting new layers beneath the surface of the American experience. Dirty Kids dives deep into that terrain, unearthing broken pieces, scattered fragments, and glimmers of hope. It's beautiful, hilarious, and absolutely gut-wrenching.

    ”
  • Leroy Hood: Dirty Kids by Dane Futrell
    “

    Dirty Kids dramatizes an exciting, obscure subculture in a way that feels universal. Futrell has shaped a persuasive world with an aching, dreamlike tone peopled by lovable, broken characters. You WILL care about these people and be caught up in their journey.

    Dirty Kids dramatizes an exciting, obscure subculture in a way that feels universal. Futrell has shaped a persuasive world with an aching, dreamlike tone peopled by lovable, broken characters. You WILL care about these people and be caught up in their journey.

    ”
  • Madeline Sayet: Dirty Kids by Dane Futrell
    “

    Futrell's language is poetic and gripping. This play is a howl for the kids that grow up too fast, a fast train ride across forgotten youth. This searing play, is filled with characters you'll remember for a while to come, but somehow feel like you've already met.

    Futrell's language is poetic and gripping. This play is a howl for the kids that grow up too fast, a fast train ride across forgotten youth. This searing play, is filled with characters you'll remember for a while to come, but somehow feel like you've already met.

    ”
WYLAND – (M) 27.
LIVER – (M) 22.
BLU – (F) 25.
BLANK– (M) 20.
ENSEMBLE – BULLS (2), MASK, COY OAT, DRIFTWOOD, and RICH FUCKS. Can be played by one actor.

Development History

  • Reading, Arizona State University, 2025