Genre: Historical drama, one-act play

Synopsis: While lone horse rancher HENDA recuperates in Pittsburgh after a tragic attempt to settle the Western frontier, coquettish EIDEL reignites HENDA’s drive to try again. However, HENDA’s plans leave no room for a partner, especially a romantic one.

Characters (in order of appearance):  

HENDA, Jewish woman, early 20s

EIDEL, Jewish woman, late teens

Place: Pittsburgh

Time: Thursday, May 22, 1862

PROP LIST

Rifles, three of different sizes

Handguns, three of different sizes

Cigarette paper and tobacco

Pocket-watch

Quilt

SPECIAL EFFECTS (optional)

Smoke

Dust

Flashes from gun fire