Voices of the South is proud to present the 2024 winner of the Yale Drama Series, this dry spell by Keegon Schuett.

Developed in the Voices of the South writers’ workshop, this dry spell comes full circle with the world premiere production at TheatreSouth, February 5-8 and 12-15. 

“In a time of immense political and social upheaval when it feels as though hopelessness is a cloud that hangs heavy over all our interactions, this dry spell hit me like a cleansing rain.” —Jeremy O. Harris

After one night together in the desert, Grace uproots their life to chase after Brahm, a person who is slowly becoming a cactus. Not known for having a green thumb, Grace tends to Brahm and the seeds of their own doubt. Can the desert be a place for love to grow, or are they both just waiting for rain? This deeply personal play aims to provide nourishment to those hiding in the shadows and create a space of recognition and magic for all.

Directed by New York-based artist David Couter and featuring Alice Berry, Todd Berry, Ann Marie Caskey, Jon Castro, Steve Swift, Jacob Wingfield, and Leah Beth Wingfield.

Celebrating Southern writers for 30 years

Founded in 1995, Voices of the South is a Memphis based non-profit theatre company that creates, produces, and performs theatre from diverse Southern perspectives. With deep roots in Narrative Theatre, our work includes award-winning new plays and adaptations of literature. Learn more.