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The King's Horses

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3w, 1m

Carter, a carpenter with a mysterious past, steps into unknown territory
when he accepts a job from Cassie, a graduate of the same high school.

The King's Horses

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

Carter, a carpenter with a mysterious past, steps into unknown territory when he accepts a job from Cassie, a graduate of the same high school. Cassie is overseeing the recovery of her older sister Hannah, who was savagely beaten and thrown into a ditch. This random act of violence has created a surreal scene of sibling rivalry around Carter, who is flattered by the attention but knows trouble when he sees it. As Hannah physically improves, her competitive interest in Carter grows. Old resentments, including how each sister handled the illness and recent death of their mother, further antagonize the sisters, to the detriment of all. Sparkling humor punctuates the sharply drawn characterizations in this winning play by the author of Finger Painting in a Murphy Bed, Pieces of the Sky, and other works.

History

The King's Horses premiered at the ITAD Theater in Palenville, New York.

MRS. HUAN - Asian woman 60s-70s, great comedic timing
CARTER -  Attractive male late 20s to early 40s
CASSIE -  Mouse-ish but not unattractive female late 20s to early 40s
HANNAH - Sharp and caustic female late 20s to early 40s; hidden by bandages at first, but her beauty becomes apparent through the run of the play

The character of MRS. HUAN can be changed provided playwright approval and rewrite allows for different ethnicity.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    The action takes place in the present, over a few weeks in the home of Hannah Avery.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

David L. Paterson

An Award-winning playwright and screenwriter, David has penned over two-dozen plays, 15 of which are published through Samuel French, Inc. His works have been performed on Broadway, Off Broadway and throughout the world. He is the only playwright ever to have three plays pre ...
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