Clarinet

Singers—as many as may be

Widow

Eight to twelve children less than fourteen years old

Santa Claus


COSTUMES

Robin Hood—If possible, in a close-fitting green, buttoned to the throat.

Long John—In old clothes, with leggings. With a bow and arrows, one arrow stuck in belt. (None of Robin's men show shirts or collars.)

Watt—Has a bow. Should be a very short man.

Friar Tuck—In a friar's robe, with girdle, holding in his hand a big soup spoon with which he beats time while singing.

Will Scarlett—Also with a bow, but no arrows.

Waits—Waits dressed poorly, as is the custom. Rather ragged clothes.

Widow—With a cap and kerchief and apron. Woollen dress cut full.

Children—Dressed in school clothes, as old as may be.

Santa Claus—Red coat, white trimming. Red cap, white trimming. White beard.


A CHRISTMAS MASQUE