Kicking a Dead Horse

Synopsis

a Solitary Man Digs A Hole In The Ground, Near A Dead Horse. Amidst The Clutter Of Food And Equipment Stands Hobart Struther, Who Has Ridden All The Way Out To The Middle Of Nowhere On A Holy Mission. But One Day Into His “great Sojourn,” Things Are Looking Bleak. His Horse Has Choked To Death, He's Miles Away From Civilization, And There's Not A Person Around To Talk To – Other Than Himself. As Hobart Examines His Rise — How He Built A Vast Art Collection While Ensconced In A Comfortable Park Avenue Lifestyle — He Digs Deep Into His Own History, Unearthing Truths About His Past While Still Struggling To Find The Answers He Needs. With Shepard's Linguistic Flair, Subtle Humor, And Probing Insights, kicking A Dead Horse Is An Invigorating Addition To The Works Of One Of America's Most Innovative Playwrights.