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Production Tips for No Horse Town
Heywood is a special kind of place. A small town where everyone knows everyone.
When Jimmy wants to do something that proves he's a man, the whole town knows before he's even finished the thought.
In Heywood, when a guy wants to prove he's a man, he goes to the edge of town. For there's something at the edge of town that can't be found in Heywood: A street.
Heywood is a no car, no horse, no street town. And for the young men of Heywood, crossing the street is as daring and as dangerous as it gets…
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Tips from past Producers
Let all the townspeople find their characters and discuss the many themes present.... not just about making important life choices and the pressures we face, but thinking about the commentary on gender identity and what it means "to be a man"... there are so many layers to this play, told in such a comedic way, my group has absolutely loved putting this show together.
Discuss modern day themes that appear in this show - gender roles, xenophobia, etc. Be sure that students understand what this says about today.