A Place On The Magdalena Flats
by Preston Jones

Name: A Place On The Magdalena Flats
Brand: Preston Jones
SKU: 9780822208952
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers reflect on the legacy and historical significance of the playwright Preston Jones. There is a sense of nostalgia associated with his works, particularly among those who encountered them during their college years. Many appreciate the rich context of the play in relation to Texas culture.

Rich historical contextNostalgic connectionTribute to Texas cultureSome find it drag on too long

Synopsis

THE STORY: The time is 1956, the place a small cattle ranch in drought-stricken New Mexico.

Carl Grey, a former prisoner of war in World War II, is struggling to make a go of it, battling the elements and worrying about providing for his pregnant w

Press Reviews

"Blending strong drama with moments of bright comedy, this eloquent and moving play explores the growing discord between a stern, hard-working rancher and his ne'er-do-well younger brother. “MAGDALENA FLATS comes from the experiences of his youth, with its gripping story about a hard-working cattle rancher and his misfit brother, fighting both the dust in the air and the dryness in their hearts…A lovely play by a loving man."
— New York Post

"It offers additional evidence of his artful eye for the significance of local lives."
— The New York Times. ”It's a brilliant play, the kind of theatre that makes one laugh and brings tears and lingers in the mind long after the curtain calls. Santa Fe New Mexican