Hands on a Hardbody at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Start. Your. Engines.

For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. Inspired by the true events of the 1997 documentary of the same name and infused with a “fresh roots-rock vibe,” this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Featuring a catchy combination of blues, rock and roll, and country songs written by Amanda Green and Phish front man Trey Anastasio, this musical is a peek into the lives of everyday, ordinary Americans struggling to survive against the backdrop of a broken and beaten working middle class.

Authors

• Amanda Green
• Doug Wright
• Trey Anastasio