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A Texas Romance

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 1m

Ellsworth Schave

Daisy Wilson lives in a small Texas town, a widow since her philandering husband was shot by his mistress an action with which she has some sympathy. In 1928 romance reenters her life when she finds Garland Steinholden in the front yard awaiting permission to call on her despite her older sister's c…

A Texas Romance

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
 Daisy Wilson lives in a small Texas town, a widow since her philandering husband was shot by his mistress—an action with which she has some sympathy. It’s 1928, and romance reenters Daisy’s life when she finds Garland Steinholden in the front yard awaiting permission to call on her, despite her older sister’s chagrin. What follows is the inquisition, the courtship, the pecan pie, and the big, loud rocks crashing down on a small wooden table. Daisy must balance her anger and fear with her need for intimacy and her determination to have a second chance. While Daisy decides if Garland is a worthy cause — and politely, but relentlessly pursues her, the food chain and the big wheel of life play a part.
History
Live Oak Theatre, Austin, Texas.  1991
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Performing Groups
  • Time Period 1920s
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

 “This comedy-drama may have its sweet side, but it’s also an unpredictable and pushy little play—and one of the best to be staged here in many a moon.”  -- Diana Claitor, Austin American Statesman

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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Authors

Ellsworth Schave

Ellsworth Schave

Ellsworth Schave is the author of A Texas Romance, The Turquoise Pontiac; Under a Texaco Canopy; Well-Travelled, But Not Well-Known; Down Along the Brazos and Calvin’s Garden. He has worked as a playwright, designer, director, and actor. He has a BFA from the University of T ...

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