The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly

In 'The Torch-Bearers', George Kelly masterfully crafts a comedic foray into the world of community theater, where domestic life and thespian ambitions collide. The narrative unfolds through three meticulously structured acts encompassing rehearsals at home, the live performance on stage, and the ensuing aftermath. Through sharp dialogue and situational comedy, Kelly examines the role swap within a household when a housewife steps into the limelight, leaving the domestic sphere for the stage.

Characters:

• Mr. Frederick Ritter
• Mr. Huxley Hossefrosse
• Mr. Spindler
• Mr. Ralph Twiller
• Teddy Spearing
• Mr. Stage Manager
• Mrs. Paula Ritter (Ritter’s wife)
• Mrs. J. Duro Pampinelli
• Mrs. Nelly Fell
• Miss Florence McCrickett
• Mrs. Clara Sheppard
• Jenny (a housemaid at Ritter’s)

You can find a copy of the script here:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60523 It will also be displayed during the reading.

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