The House Detective in the First Act doubles Pedro, the innkeeper, in the Third Act.
Hotel Porter in First Act doubles Vardos in Third Act. Also can do the fight in armor.
Steward in Second Act doubles Jose in Third Act.
Maximo and Gaspar are unimportant characters in the opening of the Third and can be played by extras.
The best results in this play are obtained from a fast, snappy tempo throughout.
CARPENTER'S PLOT
ACT I—
Interior as per diagram.
1 Horizon drop.
3 Backings.
2 Doors, down left and right.
Window back r. and l. center.
ACT II—
Ship's Stateroom:
3 Doors, r.c., r.1 and l.3.
1 Horizon ring.
1 Backing.
ACT III—
Interior Spanish Inn:
Stairway c. Leading into upper part of house.
Door to l. of staircase.
Door r.1 leading to wine room.
Window left 1.
Door left 1.
3 Backings.
Stairs, platforms, and parallels.