Graspers and Holders

In this compelling drama, Jay Gould makes a return to Colorado, seeking to merge the Kansas Pacific Railroad and its extensions with the Union Pacific. His main opponent is Henry Villard, a well-known Civil War reporter representing the senior bondholders of the extensions. Part of the Gouldium series, this play features seven scenes of dialogue paired with seven choral episodes, encapsulating the tumultuous world of railway expansion.