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A Drama, in Three Acts, by Charles Barnard.
Four male, four female characters—Leading juvenile man, comic old man, first and second comedians; leading juvenile lady, two walking ladies and servant. Plain room scene; modern costumes.
The plot is novel and ingenious, the situations well worked out, and the interest continuous.
Synopsis.—Act I., The Trust; Act II., The Search; Act III., The Wedding. Time of performance, one hour and a quarter.
A Farcical Comedy, in One Act, by Bernard Herbert.
Four male and one female characters—Light comedian, low comedian, Irishman, Mexican nobleman and juvenile lady. Scene: A Clairvoyant’s Parlor in New York. Time of playing, one hour.
The frantic efforts of Mr. Birdwhistle, a timorous music teacher, to escape the fury of Don Fiasco de Caramba, an untamed Mexican; the dismal predicaments of Dionysius O. Rourké and the clairvoyant scenes will keep the audience in a continuous ripple. Companies in search of a serious piece shouldNOTselect this play.
A Farce, in One Act, by W. F. Chapman.
Six male characters,viz.: Eccentric old man, with a partiality for proverbs; Irishman, “dude,” shabby genteel comedian, talkative “sport,” and clerk. No scenery required. Time of playing, thirty minutes.
A capital farce, containing none but “star” parts, with scope for easy character acting, racy dialogue, funny situations and comical “business.”
A Comedy in One Act, by Bernard Herbert.
Four female characters—A butterfly of fashion, comic servant, old lady and unsophisticated young widow. The scene (interior) is laid at Newport in the height of the season.
Consists purely of light comedy, is bright and brisk in action, with plenty of “business,” and has adénouementas unexpected as it is welcome. The play can be effectively staged and costumed, if desired. Time of representation, thirty minutes.
A Drama, in Five Acts, by H. V. Vogt.
Nine male and three female characters,viz.: Leading and second juvenile men, old man, genteel villain, walking gentleman, first and second light comedians, heavy character, low comedian, leading and second juvenile ladies and comic old maid.
A thoroughly good drama, worthy of the best talent. The action takes place during the period of the late civil war, the scene being laid partly in the army. Well adapted to the use of G. A. R. posts, though not confined to them in interest. The plot is interesting and well developed; the situations are striking; the “business” is effective, and every tableau will fetch anencore.Time of representation, two hours and a half.
Copies of any of the above Plays will be mailed, post-paid, to any address, on receipt of the price.
HAROLD ROORBACH, Publisher,9 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.
ROORBACH’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
A new series ofTableaux Vivants, byMartha C. Weld. In this series each description is accompanied with a full page illustration of the scene to be represented. The introduction of Part I. is the most complete and practical treatment of the subject ever written. The books are the best of the kind published, and should be in the hands of everybody about to arrange an entertainment of this kind.
PART I.—MISCELLANEOUS TABLEAUX.—Contains General Introduction, 12 Tableaux and 14 Illustrations.Price, 25 Cents.
PART II.—MISCELLANEOUS TABLEAUX.—Contains Introduction, 12 Tableaux and 12 Illustrations.Price, 25 Cents.
“Excellent Manuals.”—Book Chat.“Two Pretty Little Volumes.”—Cincinnati Inquirer.“Admirably suited for the purpose intended.”—Albany Argus.“Mrs.Weldis a well known adept in this kind of entertainment.”—New York Evangelist.“These small volumes form a complete assistant to any one desirous of giving tableaux.”—St. Louis Republican.“They will be helpful to young people preparing this pleasant method of entertainment.”—Christian Register.“Will be of much practical use and value to schools and persons interested in social amusements for church or home.”—N. Y. School Journal.“They will be of service for private entertainments. The directions as to dress and posing are full, and the illustrations will be very helpful.”—Hartford Courant.“They contain all the directions which can possibly be necessary to enable a company of amateurs to successfully present a number of tableaux of a varied character.”—Troy Times.“When we finished the second we wished we had a couple more. They are as indispensable to the amateur as a salary and a return ticket are to the professional.”—Puck.“As there is just now a revival of the olden time amusement of tableaux, these two little volumes come in just at the right time. Nothing pertaining to tableaux has been forgotten or left out. To persons interested in this kind of amusement, the little books will prove invaluable.”—New Orleans Picayune.“To any one who contemplates indulging in tableaux, these little books of Mrs. Weld’s will be invaluable. So clearly does she explain the minutiæ, that a manager under her guidance may feel all the confidence which experience can bring. The writer is especially explicit in showing how the effects of scenery and costume may be secured with the simplest of material, so that the degree of expense may be made a matter of choice.”—Buffalo Express.
“Excellent Manuals.”—Book Chat.
“Two Pretty Little Volumes.”—Cincinnati Inquirer.
“Admirably suited for the purpose intended.”—Albany Argus.
“Mrs.Weldis a well known adept in this kind of entertainment.”—New York Evangelist.
“These small volumes form a complete assistant to any one desirous of giving tableaux.”—St. Louis Republican.
“They will be helpful to young people preparing this pleasant method of entertainment.”—Christian Register.
“Will be of much practical use and value to schools and persons interested in social amusements for church or home.”—N. Y. School Journal.
“They will be of service for private entertainments. The directions as to dress and posing are full, and the illustrations will be very helpful.”—Hartford Courant.
“They contain all the directions which can possibly be necessary to enable a company of amateurs to successfully present a number of tableaux of a varied character.”—Troy Times.
“When we finished the second we wished we had a couple more. They are as indispensable to the amateur as a salary and a return ticket are to the professional.”—Puck.
“As there is just now a revival of the olden time amusement of tableaux, these two little volumes come in just at the right time. Nothing pertaining to tableaux has been forgotten or left out. To persons interested in this kind of amusement, the little books will prove invaluable.”—New Orleans Picayune.
“To any one who contemplates indulging in tableaux, these little books of Mrs. Weld’s will be invaluable. So clearly does she explain the minutiæ, that a manager under her guidance may feel all the confidence which experience can bring. The writer is especially explicit in showing how the effects of scenery and costume may be secured with the simplest of material, so that the degree of expense may be made a matter of choice.”—Buffalo Express.
☞An illustrated descriptive price list of miscellaneous articles, Wigs, Beards, etc., and Scenery, will be sent to any address on receipt of a stamp.☜
☞Canvas Scenery is delivered by Express only. Paper Scenes and the Make-up Boxes can be sent by mail at a slightly increased expense for postage.☜
For terms and discounts see separate list, which will be mailed to any address on receipt of a stamp.
A Drama in Five Acts, by H. V. Vogt.
Price, 15 Cents.
Nine male, three female characters,viz.: Leading and Second Juvenile Men, Old Man, Genteel Villain, Walking Gentleman, First and Second Light Comedians, Heavy Character, Low Comedian, Leading and Second Juvenile Ladies and Comic Old Maid. Time of playing, Two hours and a half.
Act I. Love vs. Impulse.—Dollerclutch’s office.—A fruitless journey, a heap of accumulated business and a chapter of unparalleled impudence.—News from the front.—A poor girl’s trouble and a lawyer’s big heart.—Hilda’s sad story.—“I’ll see this thing through if it costs me a fortune!”—A sudden departure in search of a clue.—The meeting of friends.—One of nature’s noblemen.—Maitland betrays his secret by a slip of the tongue.—The ball at Beachwood.—Two spooneys, fresh from college, lose their heads and their hearts.—“Squashed, by Jupiter!”—Trusting innocence and polished villainy.—The interrupted tryst.—An honest man’s avowal.—A picture of charming simplicity.—Murdell and Hilda meet face to face.—“I dare you to make another victim!”—A scoundrel’s discomfiture.—Tableau.
Act II. The Separation.—The Maitland homestead.—Anastasia’s doubts.—A warm welcome and its icy reception.—Forebodings and doubts.—Father and son.—Searching questions.—A domestic storm and a parent’s command.—A foiled villain’s wrath.—Enlisting for the war.—The collapse of the cowards.—“It’s no use, ’Dolphy, the jig’s up!”—Hilda’s sympathy and Adrienne’s silent despair.—The result of impulse.—The father pleads for his son.—Anastasia and Dollerclutch.—Coriolanus comes to grief.—Good and bad news.—Husband and wife.—Reginald demands an explanation.—A hand without a heart.—The separation.—A new recruit.—Too late; the roll is signed.—Tableau.
Act III. Duty vs. Impulse.—Four years later.—A camp in the army.—Longings.—“Only six miles from home!”—The skeleton in the closet.—A father’s yearning for his child.—A woman-hater in love.—Dollerclutch’s dream.—A picture of camp life and fun.—Coriolanus has his revenge.—News from home.—Dollerclutch makes a big find. “Eureka!”—Proofs of Hilda’s parentage and marriage.—A happy old lawyer.—“I’ll take them to Hilda!”—Detailed for duty.—A soldier’s temptation.—The sentinel deserts his post.—The snake in the grass.—“At last, I can humble his pride!”
Act IV. The Reconciliation and Sequel.—At Reginald’s home.—News from the army.—“Grant is not the man to acknowledge defeat!”—Adrienne and Hilda.—False pride is broken.—The reconciliation.—“Will Reginald forgive me?”—Dollerclutch brings joy to Hilda’s heart.—“You are the daughter of Morris Maitland!”—The stolen documents and the snake in the grass.—“Hang me if I don’t see this thing through!”—A letter to the absent one.—Face to face.—The barrier of pride swept down.—“Reginald, I love you; come back!”—The happy reunion.—An ominous cloud.—“I have deserted my post; the penalty is death. I must return ere my absence is discovered!”—The wolf in the sheepfold.—A wily tempter foiled.—A villain’s rage.—“Those words have sealed your doom!”—The murder and the escape.—Dollerclutch arrives too late.—The pursuit.
Act V. Divine Impulse.—In camp.—Maitland on duty.—The charge of desertion and the examination.—“I knew not what I did!”—The colonel’s lenity.—Disgrace.—News of Adrienne’s murder is brought to camp.—Circumstantial evidence fastens the murder upon Reginald.—The court-martial.—Convicted and sentenced to be shot.—Preparations for the execution.—“God knows I am innocent!”—Dollerclutch arrives in the nick of time.—“If you shoot that man you commit murder!”—The beginning of the end.—“Adrienne lives!”—A villain’s terror.—Adrienne appears on the scene.—“There is the attempted assassin!”—Divine impulse.—The reward of innocence and the punishment of villainy.—Good news.—“Hurrah, the war is over; Lee has surrendered to Grant!”—The happydenouementandfinale.—Tableau.
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Harold Roorbach, Publisher,9 MURRAY ST., NEW YORK.
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