Arts & CultureTheater Review: ‘Kicking A Dead Horse’In “Kicking A Dead Horse,” Sam Shepard debunks the myths of the American West with symbolism and mysticism.SavePrintStephen Rea in Sam Shepard’s Kicking a Dead Horse.Judd Hollander7/28/2008|Updated: 7/30/2008 A sobering walk in a dreamer’s shoesWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJudd HollanderAuthorJudd Hollander is a reviewer for stagebuzz.com and a member of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle.Author’s Selected ArticlesThe 1934 Drama ‘Crooked Cross’: When Belonging Comes With a PriceOct 22, 2025‘Punch’: Learning From Past ActionsOct 08, 2025‘Jamie Allan’s Amaze’: A Celebration of Magic’s Mysterious AllureSep 22, 2025‘Sober Songs’: Where Redemption Comes From WithinSep 15, 2025Related Topicstheaterdrama