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 Articles‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’: There’s Magic in This ConfectionDec 03, 2025‘The Baker’s Wife’: About Love and UnderstandingDec 01, 2025‘Archduke’: Planning a Political AssassinationNov 24, 2025‘Reunions’: When the Past Drops Back in Your LifeNov 14, 2025Related Topicstheaterdrama