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Jun 2, 2025 1 hr 26 min

CACTUS, TX by Dane Futrell

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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) Join New Play Exchange to follow along. 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 Links to follow Dane: New Play Exchange Instagram LinkedIn

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