The Mimic Stage

The Mimic Stage - A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals

The gratifying success of a previous volume of Amateur Dramas, and the increasing demand for pieces of a light character suitable for representation without the usual costly theatrical accessories, has induced the writer to prepare a second volume for publication. Like the first, it contains pieces which have been specially prepared for occasional exhibitions, society benefits, and parlor theatricals, and which have only been admitted to the mimic stage after having stood the test of public approval. For their production, no scenery is required. A moderate-sized room, having folding-doors or hanging curtains to separate the audience from the actors; costumes such as the modern wardrobe will easily supply, with now and then a foray on some good old grandmothers trunks; a wig or two; a few pieces of chalk; red paint; and India-ink,is all the extraordinary preparations and great expense necessary. For benefits, fairs, and temperance gatherings, many of the pieces will be found particularly appropriate. To give variety, three dialogues, originally published in Oliver Optics Magazine, have, by the kind permission of its popular editor, been added to the collection. Amateur theatricals have now become a part of the regular winter-evening amusements of young and old; and, with proper management,[vi] no more rational, pleasant, and innocent diversion can be devised. Endeavoring to avoid bluster and rant, relying more on touches of nature, hits at follies and absurdities, for success, the writer trusts his little book may contain nothing which can detract from the good name those amusements now enjoy. R means Right; L, Left; C, Centre. The performer is supposed to be upon the stage, facing the audience. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 54063
Author: Baker, George M. (George Melville)
Release Date: Jan 28, 2017
Format: eBook
Language: English