In this episode, we spotlight Cactus, Texas, a surreal one-act play by Dane Futrell, a recent MFA graduate in Dramatic Writing from Arizona State University. Set in a bizarre Northern Texas wasteland, the play follows two best friends whose encounter with a drifter sparks an existential unraveling. Dane shares insights into archetypes, absurdism, and storytelling post-pandemic. We explore themes of friendship, trust, and navigating uncertainty—with humor, heart, and the surreal.

Play Starts (0:55)

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Conversation Starts (53:05)

Actors:

Lucie: Rachel Craig

Kenny: Que Howard

Eli: Deb Meeks

Stranger: Rachel Craig

Chad: Gage Miller

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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