A charming collection of short dramas you can perform at home with minimal setup.
When the Curtain Rises is a collection of light, simple plays designed for parlor performance. The edition emphasizes accessibility, with few props and minimal makeup, making it ideal for the novice on the stage. It gathers several one-act dramas that provide ready-made roles for a small cast, perfect for community gatherings or classroom entertainment.
Readers will find practical guidance on staging and costumes, plus ready-to-use material that lets you focus on character and timing. The collection includes a variety of pieces, so you can choose plays that fit your group’s size and mood, from gentle comedies to brisk farces.
Ideal for readers seeking light, approachable stage pieces that are easy to perform at home or in a classroom setting.
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Excerpt from When the Curtain Rises
Costumes. For the ladies, ordinary home toilets. For the gentlemen, ordinary business suits.
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Excerpt from When the Curtain Rises
Harry. Just three months to-day since I entered this parlor and met for the first time my lovely Cora. Yesterday she promised to become my bride if her father, Mr. Diehl, does not object. But, then, he is so eccentric, and I fear his decision very much. He promised to meet me here in the parlor immediately after dinner. Ah, I hear his step!
(Enter Mr. Diehl, R. Harry places a chair for him.)
Mr. Diehl. No, never mind a chair, young man, I prefer standing. Well, let us come to the point at once. So, you want my daughter?
Harry (starting forward). How do you know? Has she-?
Mr. Diehl. No, no, she has not mentioned the matter. But do you think that because I wear spectacles I have no eyes behind them? Or, because my hair is now gray, do you think it never was black?
Harry (eagerly). Then, my dear Mr. Diehl, since you remember your own youth so well, I trust you will be kind to me and grant me your daughter's hand.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of light and simple dramas designed for performance in private homes. The author, mindful of the challenges faced by novice actors, has carefully crafted each play to require minimal props, costumes, and elaborate makeup. Published in 1890, this collection reflects the popular theatrical trends of the era, showcasing a blend of comedic and dramatic works. The plays explore themes of love, courtship, and family dynamics, often with a humorous edge. The author's attention to detail and realistic dialogue brings these characters and their struggles to life, offering a glimpse into the social conventions and anxieties of the Victorian era. The comedic elements, particularly evident in the play *The Man Who Went to Europe*, highlight the absurdities of social expectations and the lengths people go to in pursuit of love and acceptance. The plays offer a witty and insightful commentary on the human experience, reminding us that the pursuit of happiness often involves a delicate dance between convention and personal desires. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330564066_0
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