Synopsis
The Late Henry Moss
$13 Published by Dramatists Play Service
7 Male 1 Female
Two antagonistic brothers, Ray and Earl, are brought together after
their father, Henry Moss, is found dead in his seedy New Mexico
home
Henry was a harassing, arrogant drunk, and his sons have inherited his worst qualities. Ray is determined to uncover the mysterious circumstances of Henry's death
In three acts, the story of the father's last days unfolds in flashbacks
" sparks of theatrical magic light up the dim landscape of The Late Henry Moss [Shepard's] singular gift has been for building mysteries out of the ordinary ingredients of American family life" ~ NY Times
"[The Late Henry Moss] has rich moments Shepard finds gold" ~ LA Times