The Torch-Bearers: A Satirical Comedy in Three Acts by George Kelly
"The Torch-Bearers: A Satirical Comedy in Three Acts" by George Kelly is a play likely written in the early 20th century. This satirical comedy explores themes surrounding amateur theater and the lives of its characters, particularly the seemingly mishap-prone yet earnest participants of a local production. The play presents a comical look at the intersection of societal norms and the theatrical world, as portrayed through the experiences of the central characters, including
Frederick Ritter and his wife, Paula, among others. The opening of "The Torch-Bearers" introduces the audience to the domestic setting of Frederick Ritter's home, where preparations for a rehearsal in which his wife, Paula, is involved are underway. As Ritter returns unexpectedly from a trip, interactions with the housemaid Jenny and conversations about Paula's entry into the amateur play reveal both humor and chaos that often accompanies such productions. Ritter's growing skepticism about the motivations and talent of the characters around him, especially regarding Mrs. Pampinelli, the production's organizer, highlights the comedic tone of the play, setting the stage for the humorous situations and character dynamics to unfold in subsequent acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kelly, George, 1887-1974 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Macgowan, Kenneth, 1888-1963 |
| Title | The Torch-Bearers: A Satirical Comedy in Three Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Torch-Bearers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, Buley Library (Southern Connecticut State University) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Interpersonal relations -- Drama |
| Subject | Upper class -- Drama |
| Subject | Amateur theater -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60523 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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