The 2024 winner of the Yale Drama Series "In a time of immense political and social upheaval when it feels as though hopelessness is a...

The 2024 winner of the Yale Drama Series

"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.

this dry spell is the seventeenth winner of the Yale Drama Series prize and the second winner chosen by Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

Author: Keegon Schuett
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 11/25/2025
Pages: 118
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.30w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780300282764

About the Author
keegon schuett is a playwright, filmmaker, and performance artist from Memphis, TN. They received an MFA from Northwestern University and currently work with a collective of writers through Voices of the South. Their plays Slow, Kitty Steals a Dog, Brace Yourself, Count Spatula, and Goddess of Tears are published by YouthPLAYS.