A Drama in Three Acts
By Charles S. Bird
Author of “At the Junction,” etc.
Eight males, four females. Costumes, modern; scenery, two interiors, one exterior. Plays a full evening. An easy and very actable piece with an unusually even cast of characters. Clean, wholesome and entertaining; can be recommended for school performance.
Price, 25 cents
CHARACTERS
- David Bainbridge, editor of the Elmwood “Item.”
- James Wentworth, an old compositor.
- Squire Alford, a hard man.
- Dick Alford, his stepson, a young lawyer.
- Whittier Jones, a contributor to the “Item.”
- Tommy Gay, David’s apprentice.
- Mr. Pinch, an officer.
- A Messenger Boy.
- Mrs. Bainbridge, David’s wife.
- Bessie Bainbridge, their daughter.
- Drucilla Jones, Whittier’s aunt.
- Mary Gay, Mrs. Bainbridge’s maid. Tommy’s sister.
SYNOPSIS
- Act I.—Office of the Elmwood Item.
- Act II.—Lawn beside the Bainbridge home.
- Act III.—Parlor in the same.