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 Frederick H, Koch
 
 January, 1920 
 
 Number 172 
 
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 RECORD 
 
 JANUARY, 1920 
 NUMBER 172 
 
 PLAYS FOR AMATEURS 
 
 By FRFDERICK HENRY KOCH 
 
 Professor of Dramatic Literature 
 and 
 
 ELIZABETH A. LAY 
 
 CHAPEL HILL. N. C. 
 1920
 
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 INTRODUCTION 
 
 The play's the thing! 
 
 The cultivation of the dramatic instinct is of vital im- 
 portance to every one. For play is the universal expression 
 of the creative impulse. It is "the purest and most spiritual 
 activity of mankind," declared Froebel long ago, and "holds 
 the source of all that is good." 
 
 Yet the important place of the dramatic in the life of the 
 child and 3'outh has, until recent years, received but little 
 attention. Its educational values have been but vaguely under- 
 stood, and, for the most part, they have been completely 
 neglected. 
 
 Rightly directed the dramatic becomes a powerful instru- 
 ment for developing personality and for the upbuilding of 
 character. "No agency of culture is more truly or purely 
 humanistic," according to the pioneer in modern teaching, Mr. 
 G. Stanley Hall. 
 
 THE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE 
 
 The work of the Children's Educational Theatre, chartered 
 in 1912 by the Regents of the University of the State of New 
 York, has demonstrated the values of the extensive a of the 
 acted drama as an effective means of training the emotions of 
 the child, of quickening the imagination, and of directing the 
 will along constructive lines. 
 
 Our teaching methods have been almost wholly intellectual. 
 We have failed to take into account the cultivation of the 
 underlying emotions, and the right direction of the will. As 
 Professor Ward has pointed out, such methods are likely to 
 result in a weakened capacity for action in the child. 
 
 Of the work of the Children's Educational Theatre Ex- 
 President Eliot of Harvard speaks with prophetic outlook: 
 "Here is the tremendous power over children utilized for their 
 good .... I say this power, developed in a very striking 
 way, is one that ought to be at least in every school in the 
 countr}^, and moreover I believe it is going to be." 
 
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 THE DRAMA IN THE COMMUNITY 
 
 In roiuMit years tlu' drainatic lias been given a nioiv and 
 more important plaee in the sehools, and in connnnnity life. 
 There is tothiy a widesju'ead interest in the presentation of 
 plays in our sehools and eolle<2:es, in the towns and villages, 
 and even in the remote country distriets. This revival of the 
 ■'home-talent" performance is indieated l\y the formation of 
 "community players" and "neighborhood players" on every 
 side. There is an insistent demand on the part of these amateur 
 grtuips for plays that will be better than the artificial sensations 
 and the brainless annisement eonniionly offered by tlie local 
 moving-pieture house and the eonnnercial stage. There is 
 evident on the part of the people a desire for plays that vnll 
 afford wholesome enjoyment. There seems to be an increasing 
 demand on the part of the community for genuinely construc- 
 tive recreation in worthy communal expression. These are 
 heartening signs in this post-war period of new social strivings! 
 
 To meet this need the University through its Bureau of 
 Extension has established a division of Coiniiniiiity Drama to 
 a.ssist those interested in in-omoting community expression by 
 means of plays, pageants and festivals. This division contem- 
 plates the publication of various bulletins designed to be of 
 praetieal a.ssistanee to workers in this important field of civic 
 development. 
 
 SELECTED PLAYS FOR AMATEURS 
 
 The present list of plays is designed to be of assistance to 
 amateurs in our schools and colleges and to any organization 
 seeking plays fitted to their recpiirements. It is not an exhaus- 
 tive li.st by any means, but it is hoped that the selections may 
 be found praetieable within the limits of the classifications 
 jriven. 
 
 Some of the i)lays have distinct "literary" value, others 
 are merely dramatic: all have the stamp of successful produc- 
 tion by amateurs. Many are inclndr-d as easy to produce, in 
 the hope that they may serve as stepping-stones to the presen- 
 tation of plays of distinct excellence. Some of the simpler 
 plays recently produced by various Little Theatre companies 
 are included as expressing something of the insurgent movement
 
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 in the theatre today. There has been no attempt to pass 
 judgment upon the merits of the plays beyond suggesting such 
 characteristics as may be of assistance to those looking for a 
 play adapted to their own immediate needs. 
 
 CLASSIFICATION 
 
 All the plays listed as "Long Flays" are for an entire 
 evening's performance. The "Short Plays" are practically all 
 one-act pieces with the exception of a few two-act plays too 
 short to be presented by themselves. 
 
 Three one-act plays, carefully chosen and combined, will 
 form a program of interesting variety and freshness, besides 
 being much less difficult to produce than a single long play 
 which must be sustained throughout an entire evening. More 
 than this the one-act plays will afford good acting parts for a 
 larger number of people, and will make possible a much more 
 finished performance. 
 
 Following the Short Plays will be found a selective list of 
 plays for children — both collections and single plays. 
 
 All the plays are classitied alphabetically by titles, and 
 there is also an index by authors of the single plays for the 
 convenience of the reader. There is a further classification of 
 the plays adapted to out-of-door performance, plays especially 
 suitable for girls, plays of classic costume, and more difficult 
 plays especiall}^ recommended for experienced plaj^ers, which, 
 it is hoped will be found of further assistance to the amateur 
 producer in search of a play fitted to his particular conditions. 
 
 The addresses of the publishers of the play-books referred 
 to in the list are given at the end. The copies to be used in 
 the production of the play should be ordered from the pub- 
 lishers. 
 
 PLAY-BOOKS LOANED 
 
 The Bureau of Extension will be glad to send for examina- 
 tion copies of any of the plays listed to any citizen of the 
 state. The play-books must be returned within two weeks from 
 the date on which they are received. There is no charge for 
 lending these plan's other than tliat of postage both ways. The 
 Division of Community Drama will be glad to give advice con- 
 ■cerning the selection of plays. Such requests will receive the
 
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 personal attention of Miss Eli/abelh A. Lay. They should 
 convey some idea of the kind of production desired, and the 
 nnniber and skill of the players available. 
 
 ROYALTIES 
 
 It will be observed that royalty eharj^es are required for 
 the performance of some of the plays. A paragraph from the 
 copyrijrht law of the United States is here quoted in order to 
 make this matter entirely clear: 
 
 Sec. 4yGl). — Any ))orsoii publii?ly performing or representing any dra- 
 matic or musical C(.inii)osilion for which copyright has been obtained, 
 without the consent of the proprietor of said dramatic or musical composi- 
 tion, or his heirs and assigns, shall be liable for damages therefor, such 
 damages in all cases to be assessed at such sum, not leas than one Imndred 
 dollars for the first and fifty dollars for every subsequent performance, as 
 to the court shall appear to be just. If the unlawful performance and 
 representation be wilful and for profit, such persons shall be guilty of a 
 misdemeanor, and upon conviction be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 
 one year. 
 
 Amatenr players should realize that they are bound both 
 etiiically and legally to secure permission for whatever copy- 
 right play they may decide to perform and to pay royalty 
 when required. The anthor may bo addressed in care of the 
 publisher whenever his address is not given. 
 
 THE CAROLINA FOLK PLAYS 
 
 A number of rotpicsts have come for copies of the original 
 folk plays of Carolina life written in the University course in 
 Dramatic Composition, p]nglish 31, and produced by the Caro- 
 lina Playmakers in the "Play-House" constructed as a model 
 community stage in the auditorium of the public school at 
 Chapel Hill. 
 
 To meet this demand the first series of these native folk 
 plays will be published presently in ])ook form, illustrated with 
 photographs made of the original j)ro(luc1ion of llic plays in 
 Chapel Hill.— F. II. K. 
 
 For further information address 
 
 The Bukeat/ of P]xtension, 
 
 Chapel Hill, N. C.
 
 LONG PLAYS 
 
 FOR A FULL EVENING'S PERFORMANCE 
 
 Plays marked with an asterisk are especially adapted to high school 
 production. 
 
 The costuming is modern except when otherwise indicated. 
 
 THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON— J. M. Barrie. A delightful comedy of 
 English society life, written with Barrie 's best humor and charm. 
 Kequires one very good actcr. 4 acts. 7 men, 5 women, servants. 
 Settings: 1 interior, 2 exteriors. Scribtier. $1.00. Permission from 
 Charles Frohman, Inc., Empire Theatre, New York City. 
 
 *THE ADVENTURE OF LADY URSULA— Anthony Hope. A clever 
 and popular play, a romantic comedy, full of action and not difficult. 
 4 acts. 12 men, 3 women. Costumes of 18th century. 3 interior 
 settings. French. 50e. Eoyalty. 
 
 ALABAMA — Augustus Thomas. Melodramatic comedy of Southern life, 
 dilFicuit in technique. 4 acts. 8 men, 4 women. Settings elaborate: 
 1 interior, 3 exteriors. Dramatic Publishing Co. 50c. Eoyalty $25.00 
 payable to American Play Co. 
 
 ALEXANDER AND CAMPASPE— John Lyly. A poetic Elizabethan 
 romantic comedy of Greek theme, pretty and effective for a cast of 
 girls especially. Suited to out-door performance. 5 acts. 25 men, 
 3 women, citizens, etc. Greek costumes. Settings: scenes in Athens. 
 Scribner. (Mermaid Series.) $1.00. 
 
 * ALICE IN WONDERLAND—Lewis Carroll (dramatized by Mrs. Bur- 
 ton Harrison) . An excellent adaptation of the story, easy for school 
 children or groAvn-ups and especially recommended. 3 acts. 20 to 30 
 characters, or more if desired. Costumes after the illustrations of 
 tlie book. Setting: a wood. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 ALICE-SIT-BY-THE-FIRE— J. M. Barrie. A delightful humorous 
 comedy, best suited to older ]>layers. Eequires delicacy in the char- 
 acterizations. 3 acts. 4 men, 5 women. Settings: 2 interiors, easy. 
 Scribner. $1.00. Permission from Charles Froluuan, Inc., Empire 
 Theatre, New York City. 
 
 ALKESTIS— Euripides (translated by A. S. Way, arranged for school 
 performance by Elsie Fogerty). A valuable adaption of the Greek 
 tragedy, especially suited to girls. Full directions, music and dancing. 
 Eecommended. 10 characters and chorus. Greek costumes. One 
 setting, not difficult. Baker. 25c.
 
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 * ALL-OF-A-SUDDEN PEGGY— Krnest JVnny. A uny ;ui.l poimlar 
 
 Knt;lish fan-e, not very tliftuult. Requires lively acting and a skillful 
 jiftrt'ss in the role of Peggy. 3 acts. 6 men, 5 women. Settings: 
 '2 interiors. French. 50c. Eoyalty. 
 
 * THE AMAZONS — .\rthur W. Pinero. Farcical romance, very amusing 
 
 and nut dilVu-uit. 3 acts. 7 men, ;■> women. Settings imi)ortant : 1 
 wood scene, 1 interior, a g\-mnasium with apparatus. Baker. 50c. 
 Royalty $10.00. 
 
 ANTIGONE — Sophocles (translated by A. S. Way, arranged for school 
 performance by Elsio Fogerty). p]si)ecially adapted to production by 
 girls, with full directions for costumes, music, and dancing. 11 
 characters and chorus. Greek costumes. One setting, not difficult. 
 Baker. 25c. 
 
 ARIZONA — Augustus Thomas. Strong, melodramatic play of ranch life. 
 Not suitable for the liigh school. 4 acts. 11 men, 5 women. Cos- 
 tumes, modern and military. Settings: 2 interiors, 1 exterior, rather 
 difli< uit. Dramatic, Publishing Co. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 ARMS AND THE MAN— Bernard Shaw. Brilliant comedy, requiring 
 gnod acting. 3 acts. 4 men, 3 women. Settings: a bedroom, a 
 garden, and a library; all elaborate. Brentano's. 75c. 
 
 THE ARRAIGNMENT OF PARIS— George Peele. Tlie introduction of 
 music and dancing in this play of mythical story, makes a beautiful 
 production for school or community use, especially out-of-doors. May be 
 adapted and simjdified. 5 acts. 17 men, 22 women, shepherds, etc. Cos- 
 tumes easily arranged. Scenes all exteriors. Dutton. (Temple Drama- 
 tists.) 65c. 
 
 ♦THE ARRIVAL OF KITTY— Norman Lee Swartout. A very funny 
 and easy comedy of no special literary value l)ut popular and amusing. 
 3 acts. 5 men, 4 women. Baker. 50c. Royalty $10.00. 
 
 THE ARROW-MAKER— NLary Austin. An Indian play of high quality,. 
 dramatic. IJather diflicult. 3 acts. 7 men, !> women. 3 exterior 
 wttingH, in rocky forests. Houghton Mifflin. $1.00. Permission from 
 pultliHher. 
 
 THE ART OF BEING BORED— Iviouard I'aiUeron (translated by Bar- 
 rett H. Clark). A delightful French comedy of manners, not very 
 diflicult, witty and effective. 3 acts. 11 men, women. Settings: 
 2 rather elaborate interiors. French. 25c. 
 
 ^ AS YOU LIKE IT — William Shakespeare (the Ben Greet edition with 
 full and valuable stage directions). E8i)ecially suited to out-of-dour 
 I»erformance, highly recommended. 5 acts. 17 men, 4 women, attend- 
 ants. Costumes of Shakespeare's time. Doubleday, Page. $1.50. 
 Also in William Warren acting edition. Baker. 25c.
 
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 THE BANKRUPT — Bjornsterne Bjornson (translated by K. F. Sharp in 
 Tlirt'o Dramas). A serious comedy of a family which has forfeited 
 the higher values of life, regenerated through a business failure. 
 Strongly dramatic and interesting, but requiring advanced acting. 
 4 acts. 15 men, 3 women. Settings: 2 easy interior scenes and a 
 garden. Everyman 's Library. Dutton. 90c. 
 
 BEAU BRUMMEL — Clyde Fitch. Comedy with serious ending. Leading 
 man's part difticult. 4 acts. iO men, 7 women, bailiffs. 18th century 
 costumes. Settings: elaborate interior, an attic, an exterior. French. 
 50c. Eoyalty. 
 
 =< THE BIRDS' CHRISTMAS CAROL— Kate Douglas Wiggin. The dra- 
 matic version of this lovely story is well suited to jiresentation by 
 amateurs. 3 acts. 3 men, 3 women, 8 children. Settings: easily 
 arranged. Houghton Mifflin. C5c. Eoyalty. 
 
 CANDIDA — Bernard Shaw. A clever and dramatic comedy of English life. 
 Effective and not very diflicult for actors with experience. 4 men, 2 
 women. Setting : 1 interior scene throughout. Brentano 's. 75c. 
 
 THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS— Percy MacKaye. A brilliant and 
 beautiful play which in its artistic and pictorial effects is worthy the 
 most careful production. It is based on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. 
 Especially recommended for outdoor performance. 4 acts. 46 men, 
 7 women. Costumes in character. Settings: 2 interiors, 2 exteriors. 
 Macmillan. $1.25. Permission from author. 
 
 CAPTAIN BRASSBOUND'S CONVERSION^Bernard Shaw. A pic- 
 turesque English comedy of modern life, not difficult for experienced 
 actors. 3 acts. 12 men, 1 woman, attendants. Settings: Moorish 
 castle rooms, and a garden. Brentnno's. 75. 
 
 CAPTAIN JINKS OF THE HORSE MARINES— Clyde Fitch. Delightful 
 comedy for amateurs. 3 acts. 13 men, 13 women, soldiers, etc. Cos- 
 tumes from Godey 's Ladies Book. Settings : landing dock of a 
 steamer line, a hotel interior. French. 50c. 
 
 * CAPTAIN LETTERBLAIR— :\Iarguerite Merriugton. A popular and 
 easy comedy, amusing and dramatic. 3 acts. 9 men, 3 women. Set- 
 tings: interiors, 1 exterior. French. 75c. Royalty. 
 
 CASTE — T. W. Eobertson (William Warren acting edition). A favorite 
 romantic comedy affording an o])portunity for excellent character work 
 and not very difficult. 3 acts. 4 men, 3 women. Settings: 2 interiors. 
 Baker. 25c. 
 
 •* THE CHINESE LANTERN— Laurence Housman. A delightful and 
 amusing play of Cliinese life, rather difficult but especially suited to 
 p. cast of girls. 3 acts. 12 men, 3 women. Chinese costumes. Setting: 
 a Chinese studio interior. Dramatic Publishing Co. $1.25. Eoyalty.
 
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 *THE COMEDY OF ERRORS— William Shakespeare (the Ben Greet 
 etUtion witli full and valnable stage directions). Especially recom- 
 nientliHl. 3 acts. II men, 5 women, attendants. Costumes of the 
 time. One settinjj ni-iy he used throufrhout, a street scene. Boublcday, 
 Pago. $1.50. 
 
 Also published iu 5 acts. Baker. 15c. 
 
 COMUS — John Milton (arranged for school performance by Lucy Chater). 
 A masque with music and dancing, giving an opportunity for an 
 exceptionally beautiful entertainment. 3 scenes. 6 men, .3 women, 
 attendants. Special costumes. 1 interior, 2 exterior settings which may 
 bo simplified. Adapted to out-of-doors. Baker. 25c. 
 
 - COUSIN KATE— Hubert Henry Davies. A lively comedy of English 
 life, easy and i^opular. 3 acts. 3 men, 4 women. Settings: 2 easy 
 interiors. Baker. 50c. Royalty $50.00. 
 
 *THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH— Cliailes Dickens (adapted by 
 Albert Smith). A beautiful little plaj' with excellent parts, requiring 
 rather advanced acting. 3 acts. 6 men, 6 women. 2 Interior settings. 
 Baker. 15c. 
 
 CYRANO DE BERGERAC— Edmond Rostand (translated by Gertrude 
 Hall I. A didicult ti.Tgi-comedy of high literary and dramatic excel- 
 lence, suited to outdoor performance. 5 acts. 26 men, 10 women, 
 soldiers, etc. Costumes of 1040. Settings: 2 interiors, 3 difficult 
 exterior scenes. Doubleday, Page. $1.00. 
 
 DAVID GARRICK— T. W. Robertson. Romantic comedy, not difficult 
 with a good actor for the title role. 3 acts. 8 men^ 3 women. Court 
 costumes. Settings: simple interiors. Dramatic Publishing Co. 15c. 
 
 THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE— Bernard Shaw. A serious comedy for ad- 
 vanced amateurs. Dialogue and action excellent. 3 acts. 11 men, 3 
 women. Costumes of Puritan times. Brentano's. 75c. 
 
 THPS DICTATOR — Richard Harding Davis. Brilliant farce with exciting 
 situations of adventure in South America. 3 acts. 14 men, 3 women. 
 Settin^.s: 1 interior, 1 deck scene on shipboard. French. 50c. 
 Royalty. 
 
 *THE ELOPEMENT OF ELLEN— Marie J. Warren. An easy and 
 very aninsing comedy of iiKMJctni American life. 3 acts. 4 men, 3 
 women. Settings: 1 interior, 1 exterior scene. Baker. 25e. 
 
 AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE— Henrik Ibsen (translated by W. 
 Archer). A serious play of distinct dramatic value and democratic 
 theme. 5 acts. 1* men, 2 women. Settings: 3 interiors. Baker. 25c. 
 
 •EVERYMAN— (edited by Clarence G. Child). The famous old English 
 morality play, not difficult to produce and very wortii wliilc. Especially
 
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 recommended for schools. 3 men, 4 women. Costumes in character. 
 No special scenery. Houghton Mifflin. (Eiverside Edition) . 32c. 
 Volume also includes Abraham and Isaac, The Second Shepherd's 
 Play, The Robin Hood Plays, and The Saint George Play — all early 
 English plays. 
 
 EYVIND OF THE HILLS— Johann Sigurjonsson (translated by Schancho, 
 in Modern Icelandic Plays). A powerful and beautiful tragedy, re- 
 quiring exceptional acting. 4 acts. 7 riien, 4 women, 1 child. Set- 
 tings: 2 interiors, 2 rather difficult exterior scenes. The American- 
 Scandinavian Foundation, New York. $1.50. Permission from pub- 
 lisher. 
 
 Volume includes Tlie llaraun Farm. 
 
 THE FAN (II Ventaglio)— Carlo Goldoni (translated by K. McKenzie). 
 A masterpiece of Italian drama which requires experienced acting. 
 This comedy is veiy effective when well done. Eecommended. 3 
 acts. 10 men, 4 women. Costumes of the 18th century. One street 
 scene throughout. Yale University Dramatic Association. $1.50. 
 
 FANNY AND THE SERVANT PROBLEM— Jerome K. Jerome. Capital 
 
 English society farce. Easy, with a good actress in the 
 
 part of Fann3\ 4 acts. 5 men, 18 women. Setting: one interior 
 scene throughout. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 *THE FOREST PRINCESS— Constance D'Arey Mackay (in The Forest 
 Princess and Other Masques). A beautiful play for out-of-door per- 
 formance with music and dancing, especially suited to schools. 3 
 acts. 20 characters and as many attendants as desired. Mediaeval 
 costumes. Henry Holt. $1.35. 
 
 Volume includes The Gift of Time, A Masque of Conservation, 
 The Masque of Pomona, A Masque of Christmas, and The Sun Goddess. 
 
 THE FORTUNE HUNTER— Winchell Smith, A charming romantic 
 comedy of life in a small western town. Not difficult. 4 acts. 16 
 men, 3 women. 3 interiors, 1 exterior scene. French. 50c. Roj^alty. 
 
 GILES COREY, YEOMAN— Mary E. Wilkins. A tragedy of the Salem 
 witchcraft days. Rather difficult but well written and dramatic. 6 
 acts. 5 men, 7 Avomen, Salem folk. Costumes of the time. Settings: 
 4 interiors, 1 exterior scene, moderately difficult. Harper. 50c. 
 
 THE GREAT DIVIDE— William Vaughn Moody. A rather difficult play 
 of American life in the west. 3 acts. 10 men, 3 women, 1 boy. 2 
 interior settings and 1 difficult outdoor scene. Macmillan. $1.25. 
 Permission from publisher. 
 
 * GREEN STOCKINGS— A. E. W. Mason. English comedy, excellent for 
 amateurs. 3 acts. 7 men, 5 women. Settings: 2 easy interiors. 
 French. 50c. Royalty.
 
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 ♦THE HARLEQUINADE— Dion C. Calthrop and Granville Barker. A 
 beautiful littlo "excursion" into the world of fancy in a series of 
 deliplitful fantasies. Elaborate and diflioult but artistically worth 
 while. 4 si-enes. G men, l! women. Costumes according to the char- 
 acter. Settings: 3 exteriors, 1 interior, rather difficult. Little, Brown. 
 $1.25. Permission from Paget Dramatic Agency. 25 West 45th St., 
 Now York City. 
 
 HENRY V — William Shakespeare. One of the liest historical plays, espe- 
 cially recommended. 37 men, 4 women, lords, etc. Costumes in 
 clinracter. Settings: sinijile or elaborate. T'rench. 25c. 
 
 ♦HER HUSBAND'S WIFE— A. E. Thomas. A clever American comedy, 
 esjioially siiitetl to rather advanced amateurs. 3 acts. 3 men, 3 
 women. One well-furnisl;ed interior throughout. Doubleday, Page, 
 (Drama League Series). 75c. Royalty to French. 
 
 -THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR— .1. Hartley Manners. A serious comedy 
 dealing with the overtlir.iwing of the aristocratic English prejudices 
 against those of Jewish race. 3 acts. 8 men, 4 women. 2 interior 
 settings. Baker. 5()c. Royalty $10.00. 
 
 -THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST— Oscar Wilde. Brilliant 
 Kiiglisli society farce, es])eciall3' recommended. 3 acts. 5 men, 4 
 women. Settings not difficult but elaborate: 2 interiors, 1 exterior. 
 Baker, and French. 50c. 
 
 JEANNE D'ARC — Pmy MacKaye. Elaborate and difficult to produce 
 but an excellent play of high literary quality. Well worth the time 
 and care necessary to an adequate performance. 5 acts. 40 men, 7 
 women, soMiers, etc. Costumes of the time. Settings all difficult: 2 
 interiors, 4 exterior scenes. May be given out-of-doors and simijlified. 
 Macmillan. $1.25. Permission from jinthor. 
 
 JULIUS CAESAR — William Shakespeare (the Ben Greet edition with 
 full and valuable stage directions.) Difficult but i)ossible for skilled 
 amateurs. 5 acts. 31 men, 2 women, attendants. Some i)arts may be 
 doubled. Co.stumes of the time. Sotting: one scene may be used 
 throughout. Doubleday, I'age. $1.50. 
 
 Also in William Winter edition from Edwin P.ooth's Prompt-Book. 
 Penn Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 JUST TO GET MARRIED— Cicely Hamilton. Comedy of English society, 
 with strong liuman interfjst. The jiart of the heroine demands skilled 
 acting. 3 acts. 5 men, 5 women. Settings: 3 interiors, one the 
 waiting-room of a station. French. 50c. Koyalty. 
 
 ♦THE LADIES OF CRANFORD— Mrs. Gaskell (dramatized by Mary B. 
 Horne). Especially recommended for girls. 3 acts. I.', wrimen. Cos- 
 tumes of 1840. Settings: 2 easy interiors. Baker. 25c.
 
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 * THE LADY OF THE WEEPING WILLOW TREE— Stuart Walker (in 
 More Portmanteau Plays j. A beautiful and poetic Japanese fantasy. 
 Not diflieult to produce with experienced acting, 3 acts. 2 
 men, 4 women. Costumes, Japanese. Settings: exteriors, easily ar- 
 ranged. Stewart. $1.75. Permission from author, 304 Carnegie Hall, 
 New York City. 
 
 Volume includes The Very Naked Boy, and Jonathan Makes a 
 Wish. 
 
 THE LADY OF LYONS — Bulwer Lytton. An historical romance which 
 has been a popular favorite and is very effective. 5 acts. 12 men. 
 5 \\'omen. Costumes of the time. Settings: 3 exteriors, 3 interiors, 
 rather elaborate. Baker. 25c. 
 
 LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN— Oscar Wilde. Comedy of English society, 
 serious in tone. Difficult. 4 acts. 7 men, 9 women. Settings: 3 
 handsomely furnished interiors. Baker, and French. 50c. 
 
 THE LION AND THE MOUSE— Charles Klein. A popular melodramatic 
 ])lay of modern American business and politics. Not too difficult. 4 
 acts. 10 men, 8 women. Settings: 3 interiors. French. 50c. Eoyalty. 
 
 LITTLE EYOLF — Henrik Ibsen. A serious drama for advanced amateurs. 
 3 acts. 2 men, 3 women and a child. Settings: 2 exterior scenes, 1 
 interior. Scribner. $1.25. 
 
 THE LITTLE MINISTER — J. M. Barrie. A charming romantic comedy, 
 especially recommended. 4 acts, 11 men, 4 women. Settings: 2 
 interiors, 2 exteriors. Scribner. $1.00. Permission from Charles 
 Frohman, Inc., Empire Theatre, New York City. 
 
 LONDON ASSURANCE — Dion Boucicault. Lively old-fashioned comedy, 
 especially recommended. 5 acts. 10 men, 3 women. Costumes modern 
 or of the period. Settings: 2 interiors, 1 exterior. Baker, and Dra- 
 matic Publishing Co. 15c. 
 
 LORDS AND LOVERS — Olive Tilford Dargan (in Lords and Lovers and 
 Other Dramas). Eomantic historical drama in verse form. Suitable 
 for advanced amateurs. 4 acts. 18 men, 4 women, attendants. Cos- 
 tumes of the 13th century. Settings: 7 interiors, 1 exterior; may be 
 simplified. Scribner. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 ^'olume includes The Shepherd, and The Siege. 
 
 * THE LOVE-CHASE — James Sheridan Knowles. An excellent old Eng- 
 lish comedy. Not very difficult and offering opportunity for fine acting. 
 5 acts. 11 men, 6 women. Costumes of the time of Charles II. feet- 
 tings: rather elaborate interiors, may be simplified. French. 25c. 
 
 LOVE'S COMEDY — Henrik Ibsen. A satirical comedy of married life 
 contrasted with the romance of youth. Not difficult and especially 
 recommended. 3 acts. 17 men, 5 women, others. One exterior set- 
 ting throughout. Scrilmer. $1.25.
 
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 LOVE'S LABOR LOST— William Shakespeare. An acting version of the 
 romantic comedy, giving valuable directions. Not very difficult. 5 
 acts. 13 men, 7 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: simple or 
 elaborate. French. Ll5c. 
 
 LYSISTRATA — Aristophanes (arranged by Winifred Ayres Hope). A 
 diissir play, strikingly modern in its theme_, Feminism. Especially 
 rei-ommended for a cast of girls. 5 men, 4 women, chorus. Greek 
 costumes. Setting easily arranged. French. 25c. 
 
 THE MAGISTRATE — Artliur W. Pinero. An English society farce, re- 
 quiring rather advanced acting. Very amusing and effective when well 
 done. 3 acts. 12 men, 4 women. Settings: 3 easy interiors. Baker. 
 50c. Royalty $10.00. 
 
 MAJOR BARBARA — Bernard Shaw. A Salvation Army drama, rather 
 iliuicult. 3 acts. 10 men, 5 women. Settings, 1 interior, 1 exterior. 
 Brcntano 's. 7oc. 
 
 THE MAN FROM HOME— Booth Tarkington and Ilarry Leon Wilson. 
 Comedy, not diflicult. One important man's part. 4 acts. 11 men, 
 3 women, attendants. Settings: 1 interior and a garden or terrace. 
 Harper. $1.25. Royalty. 
 
 THE MAN OF THE HOUR— George Broadhurst. Play of modern politi- 
 cal conflict. Strong situations and good comedy. 4 acts. 13 men, 3 
 women. 4 interior settings. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 ■^THE MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY— Elizabeth MeFadden and A. 
 Crimmins (adajited from the story by Hale). An excellent play for 
 patriotic occasions, especially recommended for schools. Prologue, 3 
 acts, epilogue. 17 men, 1 woman. Military costumes of today and of 
 1807, Army and Navy. 3 interior settings. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 THE MANOEUVRES OF JANE— Henry Arthur Jones. A very laughable 
 English coinfdy, r;itlicr difficult, but effective. 4 acts. 10 men, 11 
 women. 3 rather elaborate interior settings. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 MARLOWE — .Toscphine Preston Peabody. A poetic characterization of 
 the great Elizabethan dramatist, literary in quality. 5 acts. 17 
 men, 4 women. Costumes of the time. Interiors and garden settings. 
 Houghton, Mifflin. $1.50. Royalty to French. 
 
 MARY GOES FIRST— Ifrnry Arthur Jones. A brilliant comedy of Eng- 
 lish society, rather difficult jjarts. 3 acts and an epilogue. 8 men, 4 
 women. Setting: 1 interior throughout. Doubleday, Page. (Drama 
 League Series.) IHc. Royalty $25.00 to French. 
 
 MASTER PIERRE PATELIN— Trnnslutod by Kicliard T. Holbrook. An 
 excellent edition of the old Fiench farce composed anonymously about
 
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 1464. Very amusing and easily acted. 3 acts. 5 men, 1 woman, 
 attendants. Costumes of the period. Settings: 2 simple interiors. 
 Baker. 50c. 
 
 MATER — Percy MacKaye. An American study in comedy. Not especially 
 difficult but requires mature actors. 3 acts. 3 men, 2 women. Setting: 
 a living-room throughout. Macmillan. $1.25. Permission from author. 
 
 MEDEA — Euripides (translated by Gilbert Murray). A difficult tragedy 
 esiiecially adapted to outdoor jjerformance. 4 men, 2 women, 2 chil- 
 dren, chorus. Greek costumes. Setting easily arranged. Oxford 
 University Press. 50c. 
 
 THE MERCHANT GENTLEMAN— Moliere (adapted from Le Bourgeois 
 Gentilhomme). An excellent comedy with exceptional opportunity for 
 good character acting and lively action. 4 acts. 9 men, 5 women. 
 Costumes of the time. Setting: one rather showy interior throughout. 
 French. 50c. 
 
 THE MERCHANT OF VENICE— William Shakespeare (Edwin Booth's 
 Pronipt-Book with full stage directions, edited by William Winter). 
 6 acts. 14 men, 3 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: simple 
 or elaborate. Penn Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 Also in William Warren acting edition. Baker. 25c. 
 
 * MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR— William Shakespeare. A comedy which 
 
 is esiiecially roeoinniended to scliools. 5 acts. 16 men, 4 women, 
 servants, etc. Costumes of the period. Settings: simple or elaborate. 
 French. 25s, 
 
 * MICE AND MEN— Madeline L. Ryley. A romantic comedy. Not difficult 
 
 and especially suited to high school actors. May be plaj'ed by girls. 
 4 acts. 7 men, 5 women. 18th century costumes. 3 interiors, 1 
 exterior setting. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 *A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM— William Shakespeare (the Ben 
 Greet edition with full and valuable stage directions. The settings may 
 be simple or elaborate and the play is especially suited to out-of-doors. 
 4 acts. 11 men, 10 Avomen, fairies and attendants. Costumes of Shake- 
 speare's time. Doubleday, Page. $1.50. 
 
 Also in William Warren acting edition. Baker. 25c. 
 
 MILESTONES— Arnold Bennett and E. Knoblauch. A serious ]day of 
 exc-ellent quality, rather difficult. 3 acts. 9 men, 6 women. Costumes 
 change with each act. Setting: one interior throughout, with changes 
 of furniture to denote three generations. Doran. $1.00. Permission 
 from publisher. 
 
 MISS HOBBS — Jerome K. Jerome. A lively English society comedy. 
 Amusing and easy. 4 acts. 5 men, 4 women. Settings: 2 drawing 
 rooms and one yacht-cabin interior. French. 50c. Royalty.
 
 MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE— I'.uutli Tarlviuytou (.(liamati/.od ]>>■ Kthcl H. 
 Freeman). An exiolleiit i-ntiKintio I'omedy, not too d nicult. 3 :uts. 14 
 men. 7 women, servants. Costumes of the period. Settings: 2 elaborate 
 interiors. 2 exteriors. Baker. ;"(U-. $10.00 ro.vnlty. 
 
 MONSIEUR POIRIER'S SON-IN-LAW— Einile AiigliM- and Jules San- 
 dean (translated hy liarri'tt II. Clark in Four Plays). A classic of 
 Freneh coniedy, not very diflieult, Avitlr excellent opi)ortunity for char- 
 acter actinp. 4 acts. !• men. 2 uoinen. Setting: an elaborate interior 
 tliroueihout. Knopf. $2.00. 
 
 Volume includes Olympe's Marriage, The House of F()urcliand)ault, 
 :unl The Posts(rii)t. 
 
 MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING— William Sliakesiieare (Edwin Booth's 
 I'rompt-Hook with full stage directions, edited by William Winter). 
 3 acta. 15 men. 4 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: simple 
 or elaborate. Penn Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 .\lso in William Warren acting editi(.n. linker. 25c. 
 
 <^ NATHAN HALE— Clyde Fitch. Excellent serious iilay for patriotic 
 occasions, not too diflicult for high schools. 4 acts. 15 men, 4 women, 
 soldiers, etc. Costumes of Revolutionary period. Settings: simple 
 interiors and exteriors. Baker. 50c. Eoyaltj^ $10.00. 
 
 OUR MUTUAL FRIEND— Charles Dickens (dramatized by Harriette E. 
 Shattuck). A dramatization of the old favorite into a romantic 
 comedy. 4 acts. 4 men, 4 women. Costumes of the time. Settings: 3 
 interiors. French. 25c. 
 
 * A PAIR OF SIXES— Edward Peple. A light and amusing farce of Eng- 
 lish society. Easy and i>opular. .3 acts. 8 men, 4 women. 2 interior 
 settings. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 •A PAIR OF SPECTACLES— Sidney Grundy. Easy English comedy, 
 artificial but amusing and effective. 3 acts. 8 men, 3 women. 1 simple 
 interior setting. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 PHORM 10— Terence (translated by P,arrett H. Clark). An acting 
 version of the famous Latin comedy, moderately diflicult. The ])art of 
 Pliormio re<^|uire8 a skilled actor. 5 acts. 11 men, 2 women. Greek 
 coAtumcfi. One street scene throughout, may be simjly arranged. 
 French. 25c. 
 
 THE PIGEON — .loliii Calsworthy. Admirable serious comedy for expe- 
 rience*! amateurs. 3 acts. 8 men, 3 women, loafers, etc. Setting: 1 
 interior throuKhout. Scribner. fiOc. Royalty. 
 
 PILLARS OF SOCIETY — Ilenrik Ibsen. A serious play, requiring special 
 excellence in acting. 4 acts. 10 men, f) women, townspeople, etc. 1 
 iiitcrifir tl]ront.'']oiif . P.nkfr. 25c.
 
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 THE PINE TREE (MATSU) — Takeda Izuma. A Japanese tragedy of 
 higli literary quality, possible only for advanced actors. 4 men, 3 
 ■women, 9 boys, peasants, etc. Setting: a Japanese school, interior. 
 Duffield. $1.25. 
 
 * THE PIPER — Josephine Preston Peabody. A poetic dramatization of 
 the Piod Piper story, especially suited to schools but rather difficult. 
 Requires one very good actor. 13 men, 6 women, 5 children, many 
 villagers. Costumes of the time. A rather difficult setting. Houghton 
 Mifflin. $1.50. Royalty $25.00 to French. 
 
 POMANDER WALK — Louis N. Parker. Delightful old-fashioned romantic 
 comedy. 3 acts. 10 men, 8 women. 18th century costumes. One rather 
 difficult street scene throughout. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 *THE POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL— Eleanor Gates. A fairy play of 
 today. The poor little rich girl, left to the care of nurses, dreams 
 during an illness, of a happy play world and Avakes to find her dream 
 true. 3 acts. 17 men, 7 women. Special costumes. Settings: 1 interior, 
 
 1 exterior. Arrow Publishing Co. 75c. Permission from publisher. 
 
 THE PRINCESS — Alfred Tennyson. Very little action and rather difficult 
 to produce, adapted to presentation by girls. 5 acts. 7 men, 4 women, 
 attendants. Costumes in character. Settings: easily arranged, may be 
 given out-of-doors. Baker. 25c. 
 
 *THE PRIVATE SECRETARY— Charles Hawtrey. A very funny and 
 nopular farce, amusing and easy. 3 acts. 9 men, 4 Avomen. Settings: 
 
 2 simple interiors. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 THE PROFESSORS LOVE STORY— J. M. Barrie. A thoroughly de- 
 lightful comedy which is not very difficult with a good actor in the 
 part of the Professor. 3 acts. 7 men, 5 Avomen. Settings: 2 interiors, 
 1 exterior scene. Scribner. $1.00. Permission from Charles Frohman, 
 Inc., Empire Theatre, Noav York City. 
 
 PRUNELLA — Laurence Housman and Granville Barker. Delightful poetic 
 comedy, especially recommended. Requires good acting. 11 men, 7 
 Avomen, gardeners, etc. A garden setting AA'ith house in tlie background. 
 May be giA'en out-of-doors. Little, BroAA-n. $1.00. Royalty. 
 
 QUALITY STREET — J. M. Barrie. A charming comedy for experienced 
 amateurs. 4 acts. 7 men, 6 women. 2 interior settings. Scribner. 
 $1.00. Permission from Charles Frohman, Inc., Empire Theatre, New 
 York City. 
 
 RALPH ROISTER DOISTER— Nicholas Udall. A boisterous, rollicking 
 old English comedy Avhich may be cut and adapted to rather advanced 
 actors. 9 men, 4 Avonien. Costumes of the time. No scenery required. 
 Macmillan. 35c.
 
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 * THE REVENGE OF SHARI-HOT-SU— C. B. liatc-helder. A Japanese 
 
 romantif fometly, very o:is\- and ofloctivo. 2 acts. 3 men, 4 women. 
 Costumes of Japan and modern American travellers. Setting: a very 
 8imi>le Jai)anese interior, leaker. l;"c. 
 
 RICHELIEU — Bulwer Lytton (William Warren acting edition from the 
 rruMipt-Iiuok of Edwin Booth). Popular old romantic play, leading 
 role difficult. 5 acts. 1(5 men, 2 women. Costumes of the period. Set- 
 tings: elaborate interiors and exteriors. ]^aker. 25c. 
 
 PIP VAN WINKLE — Washington Irving. Of the different dramatizations 
 of the story this one in wliich Joseph Jefferson played is the best, 
 although the most diflicult. Rip is sidendidly drawn and requires an 
 experienced actor. The settings are diflicult but might be simplified. 
 4 acts. 7 men, 3 women, demons and village folk. Costumes of the 
 time. Settings: 3 exteriors. 3 interiors. Published in Quinn's Repre- 
 sentative American Plays. Genturj-. $3.00. 
 
 Dramatization by Charles Burke in 2 acts iiublished by French. 15c. 
 
 * THE RIVALS — Richard Brinsley Sheridan (the William Warren acting 
 
 edition with full stage directions). Especially recommended. 5 acts. 
 9 men. 5 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: elaborate or simple. 
 Baker. 2.'5c. 
 
 ♦THE ROMANCERS— Edmond Rostand (translated by Mary Hendee). 
 Delightful romantic comedy, not very difficult and especially recom- 
 mended for high schools. 3 acts. 5 men, 1 woman, attendants. Cos- 
 tumes: elaborate. Setting: A garden with a high wall down the 
 middle. Adai)ted to out-of-doors. Baker. 25c. 
 Translated by Barrett H. Clark. French. 25c. 
 
 ROMEO AND JULIET — William Shakespeare. An acting edition with 
 valuable directions. 5 acts. 13 men, 4 women. Costumes of the period. 
 Bettings: simple or elaborate. French. 25c. 
 
 ♦A ROSE 0' PLYMOUTH TOWN— Beulah M. Dix and Evelyn G. Suther- 
 land, fliarniiiig romantic comedy. Easy and especially recf)mmended 
 to amateurs. 4 acts. 4 men, 4 women. Puritan costumes. Settings: a 
 kitchen, a door>'ard. Dramatic Publishing Co. 50c. 
 
 A RUSSIAN HONEYMOON^Eugfene Scribe (adapted by Mrs. Burton 
 Harrison). A charming comedy of Russian life. Not difficult to expe- 
 rienced actors. 3 acts. 4 men, 3 women. Russian costumes, 1850. 
 Betting.H: 2 Russian interiors. Dramatic I'nblisliing Co. 25c. 
 
 THE SAD SHEPHERD— Ben Jonson. A ])oetic j.astoral of the Robin 
 Hood story, cH|>ccial]y suited to outdoor jjroduction by schools. 3 
 act«. 17 men, 6 women, foresters, etc. Costumes in character. Set- 
 tings: forest scenes. Dutton. 90c.
 
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 SAKUNTALA — Kalidasa (translated by W. H. Kyder). An Indian drama 
 of great power and beauty especially suited to out-door production. 
 7 acts. 27 characters. Costumes in character. Settings easily arranged. 
 Everyman's Library. E. P. Dutton. 90c. 
 
 * SANCTUARY — Percy MacKaye. A bird masque best adapted to out-of- 
 doors. Beautiful and effective plea for bird protection. 4 men, 2 
 Avomen, attendants. Costumes of birds. Wood setting. Stokes. $1.00. 
 I'ermission from author. 
 
 THE SCARECROW— Percy MacKaye. "A tragedy of the ludicrous," of 
 literary and dramatic excellence. Especially recommended but difficult 
 to produce. 4 acts. 10 men, 6 women. Colonial costumes. Settings: 
 interior of a blacksmith shop, a fine Colonial interior. Macmillan. 
 $1.25. Permission from author. 
 
 THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL— Richard Brinsley Sheridan (the William 
 Warren acting edition with full stage directions). Especially recom- 
 mended. 5 acts. 12 men, 4 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: 
 simple or elaborate. Baker. 25c. 
 
 THE SCHOOLMISTRESS— Arthur W. Pinero. An amusing English so- 
 ciety farce. 3 acts. 9 men, 7 women. Settings: 3 interiors. Baker. 
 50c. Boyalty $10.00. 
 
 A SCRAP OF PAPER — Victorien Sardou (translated by J. P. Simpson, 
 William Warren acting edition). An easy and effective French roman- 
 tic comedy, adapted to amateurs. 3 acts. 6 men, 6 women. Settings: 
 3 interiors. Baker, and Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 SECRET SERVICE— William Gillette. An exciting romance of the Civil 
 War. 4 acts. 12 men, 5 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: a 
 telegrajih oflice, a drawing room. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 *SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER— Oliver Goldsmith (the William Warren 
 edition with full stage directions). A romantic comedy, not too diffi- 
 cult and especially recommended. 5 acts. 15 men, 4 women. 18th 
 century costumes. Settings: 3 interiors. Baker. 25c. 
 
 SHENANDOAH — Bronson Howard. A stirring drama of tlie Civil War. 4 
 acts. 15 men, 7 women. Costumes of the period. 2 interiors, 2 exterior 
 settings. French. 50c. 
 
 THE SHEPHERD— Olive Tilford Dargan (in Lords and Lovers and Other 
 
 Dramas). Dramatic play of Russia under the Czar, possible for skilled 
 
 actors. Should be cut. 3 acts. 14 men, 5 women. Russian costumes. 
 
 Setting: a cottage room. Scribner. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume includes Lords and Lovers and The Siege. 
 
 SHERWOOD — Alfred Noyes. A poetic drama especially adapted to 
 women's colleges. Plays a full evening. 16 men, 6 women, fairies,
 
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 merr.v meu, etc. Costumes of time of Eobin Hood. Settings: Castle 
 interior ami forest scenes. Suited to out-of-door performance. Stokes. 
 $1.25. IVrmission from imblishor -with suggestions for staging. 
 
 THE SHOEMAKER'S HOLIDAY — Thomas Dekker. An excellent old 
 Elizabetliau comedy, recently successfully revived for college ]ieiforin- 
 ance. 17 men, 4 women. Costumes of the time. Elaborate and simple 
 settings, may be simplified. Scribner. (Mermaid Series.) $1.00. 
 
 THE SILVER BOX — John Galswortliy. A dramatic study of class justice 
 re<juiring exi)erienced actors. 3 acts. 11 men, 5 women, 2 children, and 
 others. Settings: 3 interiors. Putnam. $1.35. Permission from pub- 
 lisher. 
 
 SOCIETY — T. W. Robertson. Good old-fashioned comedy, effective and 
 not diflicult. 3 acts. 16 men. 5 women. Settings: 2 interiors, 2 exte- 
 riors. French, and Dramatic Publisliing Co. 15c. 
 
 STRIFE — John Galswortliy. A serious drama of conflict between laborers 
 and employers. Difficult. 3 acts. 22 men, 7 women, 1 boy, others. 
 Settings: 2 interiors, 1 exterior. Putnam. $1.35. Permission from 
 publishers. 
 
 ♦THE TAMING OF THE SHREW— William Shakespeare (arranged in 
 
 3 acta for schools). 13 men, 3 women, attendants. Costumes of the 
 period. Settings: simjile or elaborate. Baker. 15c. 
 
 Als:) in William Winter edition from Edwin Booth's Prompt-Book 
 under the title Katharine and Petruchio. This edition is especially 
 recommended. Suited to out-of-doors and an excellent i)lay for schools. 
 
 THE THIRD DEGREE— Charles Klein. A tensely interesting melodrama 
 of no Hjiecial literary value but dramatic and not difficult for amateurs. 
 
 4 acts. 6 men, 2 women. Settings: 3 interiors. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 A THOUSAND YEARS AGO— Percy MacKaye. A romance of tlie Orient, 
 btautjful in pictorial appeal but difficult to stage. 4 acts. 9 men, 2 
 women, lords, etc. Costumes in diaracter. Settings: 1 exterior, 4 
 interiors. Doubleday, Page. (Drama League Series.) 7.5c. Permission 
 from author. 
 
 TOM PINCH— Charles Dickens (adapted by J. J. Dilley, from Martin 
 '' ' vit). An excellent dramatization of the well known novel, 
 
 > , iy lecommended, and not difficult. 3 acts. 6 men, 5 Avomen. 
 
 Costume* in character. Settings: 2 interiors, 1 exterior, easy. French. 
 25c. 
 
 TOMORROW — Percj' MacKaye. An excellent play of serious tone and 
 high literary quality. Requires advanced actors. 3 acts. 7 men, 5 
 women, laborers. Settings: 3 interiors. Stokes. $1.25. Permission from 
 aiiflidr.
 
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 THE TRAGEDY OF NAN — John jMasefieUl. A powerful tragedy, possible 
 only for skilled actors. 3 acts. 8 men, 5 women. Atmosphere must be 
 that of village life of 1810. Setting: 1 interior throughout. Macmillan. 
 $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Campden Wonder, and Mrs. Harrison. 
 
 TRELAWNEY OF THE WELLS— Arthur W. Pinero. Excellent comedy 
 of English life. Eather difficult. 4 acts. 14 men, 9 women. Costumes of 
 the early sixties. Settings: 3 interiors. French, and Dramatic Pub- 
 lishing Co. 50c. 
 
 THE TROJAN WOMEN— Euripedes (translated by Gilbert Murray). A 
 classic tragedy, which is well worth the care necessary to an adequate 
 production. 3 men, 5 women, chorus. Greek costumes. The setting 
 may be easily arranged. Oxford University Press. 50c. 
 
 THE TRUTH — Clyde Fitch. A serious play for advanced amateurs. 4 
 acts. 5 men, 4 women. Settings: two interiors. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 * TWELFTH NIGHT — William Shakespeare (William Warren acting edi- 
 
 tion with full stage directions). Especially recommended. 5 acts. 12 
 men, 3 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: simple or elaborate. 
 Baker. 25c. 
 
 THE TWINS— Plautus (translated by Barrett H. Clark). The Latin 
 farce, The Menaechmi, on which Shakespeare based his Comedy of 
 Errors. 5 acts. 7 men, 2 women. Greek costumes. One street scene 
 throughout, may be simplified. French. 25c. 
 
 * TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA — William Shakespeare. An acting 
 
 edition of this excellent comedy, not very difficult and especially recom- 
 mended. 5 acts. 13 men, 3 women. Costumes of the Elizabethan period. 
 Settings: simple or elaborate. French. 25c. 
 
 * THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD— Oliver Goldsmith (dramatized by Mar- 
 
 guerite Merrington). Especially recommended to high schools. 5 acts. 
 13 men, 7 women. Costumes of the period. Settings: 3 simple interiors. 
 Duflaeld. $1.25. 
 
 WASHINGTON — Percy MacKaye. A ballad play in pageant form. Diffi- 
 cult to stage as a whole but separate scenes may be given by amateurs 
 without too much difficulty. Very worth while. Knopf. $1.75. Per- 
 mission from autlior. 
 
 WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS— J. M. Barrie. Delightful English 
 comedy, somewhat difficult. 4 acts. 5 men, 3 women, election crowd. 
 Settings: 4 interiors. Scribner. $1.00. Permission from Charles Froh- 
 man, Inc., Empire Theatre, New York Citj'.
 
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 * WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES — George H. Broadhurst. A very laugh- 
 able easy farce, offering good parts and much fun and action. 3 acts. 
 7 men. 6 women. One interior setting throughout. French. 50c. 
 Royalty. 
 
 THE WINTER'S TALE — William Shakespeare (Granville Barker edition 
 witli suggestions for staging). 5 acts. 22 men, 8 women. Costumes 
 of the period. Settings: simple or elaborate. Baker. 25c. 
 
 THE WITCHING HOUR — Augustus Thomas. A gripping melodramatic 
 drama on the theme of the power of mental telepathy. Eather dif3ficult. 
 4 acts. 11 men, 3 women. Settings: 2 interiors. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 THE YELLOW JACKET— George C. Hazelton and Benrimo. A delightful 
 play done in the Chinese manner. Rather difficult to act and stage. 
 14 men, 12 women. Costumes of Chinese nobility. Setting: a Chinese 
 interior. Bohbs-Morrill Co. $1.00. Royalty, 
 
 YOU NEVER CAN TELL— Bernard ShaAv. An excellent comedy for skill- 
 I'lil amateurs. 4 acts. 6 men, 4 women. Settings: a dentist's office, 
 a terrace, a parlor. Brentano's. 75c.
 
 SHORT PLAYS 
 
 * ABRAHAM AND ISAAC— Samuel A. Eliot (adapted from the liook of 
 Brome and the Chester Cycle of Miracles in Little Theater Classics, 
 II). A one-act arrangement of the old miracle play which is very 
 impressive when artistically produced. The acting must be charac- 
 terized by simplicity and grace. 5 men, 2 boys, monks and choir. 
 Mediaeval costumes. Setting easily arranged. Little, Brown. $1.50. 
 Volume contains Patelin, The Loathed Lover and Sganarelle. 
 
 THE AFFECTED YOUNG LADIES— Moliere (translation, by Barrett H. 
 
 Clark, of Les Preeieuses Eidicules). A splendid comedy, especially 
 recommended for girls. A lively satire on affectation. 3 men, 6 women, 
 neighbors. Costumes of the I7tli century. Setting: an interior. French. 
 25c. 
 
 *ALLISON'S LAD— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad and Other Mar- 
 tial Interludes). A serious play with opportunity for strong emotional 
 acting but not too difficult for high school boys. 6 men. Costumes of 
 1G48. Setting: a room in an inn. Henry Holt. $1.35. Permission 
 from author. 
 
 Volume includes The Hundredth Trick, The Weakest Link, The 
 Snare and the Fowler, The Captain of the Gate, and The Dark of 
 the Dawn. 
 
 AMERICA PASSES BY — Kenneth Andrews. Excellent comedy of strong 
 dramatic interest. Especially recommended. 2 men, 2 women. An 
 easy interior setting. Baker. 25c. Koyalty $5.00. Also included in 
 Plays of The Harvard Dramatic Club. 
 
 THE ANNIVERSARY— Anton Tchekoff (translated by Julius West, in 
 Plaj's, Series II). An excellent farcical comedy with good parts for 
 all the characters. 2 men, 2 women, and directors and employees of the 
 bank. Setting: a private office in a Eussian bank. Scribner. $1.35. 
 Volume includes On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding, 
 The Bear, A Tragedian in Spite of Himself, The Three Sisters, and 
 The Cherry Orchard. 
 
 *THE ARROW-MAKER'S DAUGHTER— Grace E. Smith and Gertrude 
 Knevels (adapted from Longfellow's Hiawatha). A play for Camp- 
 lire girls, not difficult. Effective with music and dancing. 2 acts. 13 
 parts to be taken by boys or girls, as many other Indians as desired. 
 Indian costumes. Settings: best adapted to out-of-doors. French. 25c. 
 
 ASHES OF ROSES— Constance D'Arcy Mackay (in The Beau of Bath). 
 A romantic little serious play in verse, introducing Kitty Clive, the 
 actress, and Horace Walpole. 1 man, 3 women, ] boy. Costumes of 
 the period. Setting: an interior. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 For volume contents see The Beau of Bath.
 
 24 ('(iMMrXITV DkaAFA Rl^RVICE 
 
 *■ THE BALLAD OF MARY JANE— Jlo.uy Hal.lwiu (in St. Nicholas Book 
 of Plays and Operettas, see Plays for Children). A very amusing and 
 easy little shadow play. 3 men, 1 woman. Century. $1.25. 
 
 THE BANK ACCOUNT— Howard Brock (in Plays of The Harvard Dra- 
 matic Club). A play of serious domestic unhappiness resulting from 
 a wife's extravagance. Rather diflicult. 2 men, 1 woman. An easy 
 interior setting. Brentano 's. $1.00. Permission from 47 Workshop, 
 Harvard College. 
 
 Volume includes The Florist Shop, The Rescue, and America Passes 
 By. 
 
 BARBARA — Jerome K. Jerome. A serious comedy, not very difficult with 
 a good actress in the part of Barbara. 2 jnen, 2 women. Simple 
 interior setting. Baker. 15c. 
 
 *■ BARDWELL VS. PICKWICK— Cha)«Ics Dickons (adai)ted by J. Hol- 
 lingshead). A very clever sketch, offering excellent opportunities for 
 characterization. 5 men, 2 women. Setting: a court room. Baker. 15c. 
 
 THE BEAR— Anton Tchekofif (translated by Julius West in Plays, Series 
 II). An excellent comedy of Russian peasant life, not difficult and 
 f^pecially recommended. 2 men, 1 woman. A simple interior setting. 
 >'ril)ner. $1.35. Single play, entitled The Boor, from French. 25c. 
 Volume includes On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding, 
 A Tragedian in Spite of Himself, The Anniversary, The Three Sisters, 
 and The Cherrj' Orchard. 
 
 THE BEAU OF BATH— Constance D'Arcy Mackay (in The Beau of Bath 
 and Other One-Act Plays of Eighteenth Century Life). A simple 
 little drama in verse introducing Beau Nash. 2 men, 1 woman. Cos- 
 tumes of the period. Setting: an interior. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Silver Lining, Ashes of Roses, Gretna Green, 
 Counsel Retained, and tlie Prince of Court Painters. 
 
 BEAUTY AND THE JACOBIN— Booth Tarkington. A spirited serious 
 <fMrirdy of the Frcncli Jte\oliition. 3 men, 2 women. Costumes of the 
 period. Setting: a poorly furnished garret room. Harper. $1.00. 
 Royalty $5.00 to Red Cross Society of America. 
 
 BEHIND A WATTEAU PICTURE— Robert E. Roger.s. Graceful, j.oetic 
 fantasy, not very difficult but requiring rather finished acting. The 
 jl.'iv ofTers an excellent ojiportunity for artistic staging. 12 men, 2 
 v.'.inen, 8i)ecial cdstumes acconling to the characters. Setting: impor- 
 tant, but not too difficult, a picturesque garden. Baker. 75c. Royalty 
 ♦ 10.00. 
 
 * BETWEEN THE SOUP AND THE SAVOURY— Gertrude Jennings. A 
 \'r-. I.-i';^'liril)le Kngiinh farce dealing with three servants wlio nre dish- 
 jii^ 11) ;i 'linner. Not difficult. ?, wrunen. Kjihv kitelien interior. French. 
 25c. Royalty <i.5.00.
 
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 =:=THE BISHOP'S CANDLESTICKS— Norman MeKiiuiol (foimded on 
 Hugo's Les Miscraliles). An cxeolleut but rather diflicult drama. 3 
 men, 2 women. Costumes of the 17th centurj'. One interior setting, 
 simple. French. 25c. Eoj'alty. 
 
 A BIT OF INSTRUCTION— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po ' White Trasli). 
 A serious comedy dealing with the life of actor folk. Retjuires skillful 
 acting. 2 men. Setting: a plain interior. Duffield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 For contents of volume see Po ' White Trash. 
 
 BLIND — Seumas O'Brien. An ingenious and interesting little comedy of 
 an old blind beggar wlio outwits a policeman in finding a thief. The 
 three Irishmen are all excellent parts. Setting: a street scene. Arens. 
 35c. Permission from publisher. 
 
 THE BOGIE MEN — Lady Gregory (in New Irish Comedies). A laughable 
 and imaginative little comedy of the boasting of two sweeps. 2 men. 
 Setting: a shed. Putnam. $1.50. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes The Full Moon, Coats, Damer's Gold, and Mc- 
 Donough 's Wife. 
 
 BOUND EAST FOR CARDIFF— Eugene G. O'Neill (in The Moon of tlie 
 Caribbees). A tragic study of common seamen on a tramp steamer. 
 Difficult. 11 man. Setting: the seamen's forecastle on the Glencairn. 
 Boni and Liveright. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume contains The Moon of the Caribbees, The Long Voyage 
 Home, In the Zone, He, Where the Cross Is Made, and The Pope. 
 
 THE BRACELET— Alfred Sutro (in Five Little Plays). A clever, rather 
 sophisticated serious comedy, requiring mature actors. 4 men, 4 women. 
 Setting: an interior. Brentano's. $1.00. Single play from French. 
 25c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Man in the Stalls, A Marriage Has Been 
 Arranged, The Man on the Kerb, and The Open Door. 
 
 -!= THE BURGLAR — Margaret Cameron. A clever farcical trifle, in which 
 a cat is thought to be a much-dreaded burglar. 5 women. Setting: a 
 simple interior. French. 25c. 
 
 * A BUSINESS MEETING— Arlo Bates. A farcical satire of unbusiness- 
 like business meetings. 10 women. Setting: a parlor. Baker. 15c. 
 
 -THE CAPTAIN OF THE GATE— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad and 
 Other Martial Interludes). A dramatic incident of the invasion of 
 Ireland by Cromwell, rather difficult but possible for boys with some 
 dramatic ability. 6 men. Costumes of 1he period. Setting: :\ rather 
 difficult interior, may bo simjilified. Henry Holt. $1.35. Ponuission 
 from autlior. 
 
 For volume contents sec Allison 's Lad.
 
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 CARROTS — Julos Koiiar.l (. t nuislated )>y Alfred Sutro). A pathetic, tense 
 little play, centering in "Carrots." a sixteen-year-old son of a selfish 
 mother. Diftienlt. 1 man, 2 wimion, 1 boy. French. 25c. Eoyalty. 
 
 ♦CATHLEEN NI HOULIHAN— William Butler Yeats (in Vol. II, Plays 
 fur an Irish Theatre). A symbolic presentation of the asjiiration of 
 the Irish fur freedom. Dramatic and effective, not verj- difficult. 2 
 men, 3 women, 1 boy. Irish ]>easant costumes of 1798. Setting: a 
 cottage interior. Macmillan. $1.25. Permission from French. 
 Volume includes Tlie Hour Glass, and A Pot of Broth. 
 
 ♦CHARMING LEANDRE — Theodore de Banvillc (translated by Barrett 
 H. Clark). A lovely little romantic comedy, i)oetic in conce])tion and 
 moderately easy. 2 men, 1 woman. Costumes of the early 18th century. 
 Setting: a i>art of the Luxembourg gardens. French. 25c. 
 
 ♦CHOCOLATE CAKE AND BLACK SAND— Samuel :Milbank Cuuldwell 
 (in a vnhrme by that t^tle). Kasj^ to produce at home, in the school- 
 room or for entertainments. A dream play which appeals to grown-ups 
 for its delightful humor and is especially recommended to children. 
 4 characters. Costumes easily made at home. Setting: a nursery. 
 Putnam. $1.50. 
 
 Volume included The Undoing of Giant Hotstoff, and The Invention 
 of the Rat Trap. 
 
 *A CHRISTMAS CAROL— Charles Dickens (adapted by George M. 
 Baker;. An excellent jday for schools, may be arranged with music 
 and tableaux. 4 men, .3 women. 2 children. Costumes in character. 
 One simple interior. Baker. 15c. 
 
 ♦CHARMING LEANDRE — Theodore de Banville (translated by Barrett 
 engaged couple who have quarrelled and make up at a Christmas house 
 I>arty. 2 men, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. French. 25c. 
 
 A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-PLAY— Samuel A. Eliot (adapted from the 
 Coventry Cycle of Miracles in Little Theater Classics, I). A one-act 
 arrangement of an old miracle-play, a religious rite beautiful in its sim- 
 jdicity, re<|niring careful acting. Not difficult and especially recom- 
 mended. ]'.'• men, 1 woman. Mediaeval costumes. Setting may be 
 eaaily arranged. Little, Brown. $1.50. 
 
 Vrijume includes Polyxena, Doctor I'austus, Eicliardo and A'iola, 
 and The Hcheniing Lioutenant. 
 
 * CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS— Alice .Johnstone Walker (in LaFayette, 
 ColumbuH, and The Long Knives). An interesting ])lay of C'jlumbus' 
 sutngglea for support in Sjiain and his final triumphant return. 4 
 jwenr^. CharacterH: 26 or more. Costumes of the period. Settings rather 
 elaborate and difficult: 3 interiors, 2 exteriors, one a scene on board 
 uhip, Henry Holt. $1..35. 
 
 Volume includes La Fayette, and The Long Knives in Illinois.
 
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 ♦CICELY'S CAVALIER— Bculah M. Dix. A clever and dramatic little 
 comedy of the time of Charles I. Excellent for high schools. 3 men, 
 2 women. Costumes of the period. Setting: an interior. Baker. 15c. 
 
 *CINDERELLINE OR THE LITTLE RED SLIPPER— Florence Kiper. 
 A pretty little poetic allegory applj'ing the fairy story to modern 
 problems of women 's rights. 1 man, 4 women. Setting : an easy 
 interior. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. Eoyalty $5.00. 
 
 CINDERS — Lily Tinsley. Eomantic comedy with serious vein. Suited to 
 advanced actors. 1 man, 1 woman. Setting: an interior. French. 25c. 
 Royalty. 
 
 *THE CLANCY KIDS— Thacher H. Guild. A very funny easy play 
 suited to scliool production. 2 acts. 18 women or girls. Setting: an 
 exterior setting, representing two adjacent back -yards Avith a low 
 fence between. Baker. ]5c. 
 
 THE CLOD — Lewis Beach (in Washington Scjuare Plai|s). A play of 
 Civil War times in which the interest centers on a narrow-minded 
 country woman who refuses to take sides. Dramatic but diflicult. 4 
 men, 1 woman. Costum^^s of the period. Setting: an interior which 
 may be contrived but is rather difficult. Doubleday, Page. 75c. Per- 
 mission from author. 
 
 Volume includes Eugenically Speaking, Overtones, and Helena 's 
 Husband. 
 
 COATS — Lady Gregory (in New Irisli Comedies). A comedy of two rival 
 editors. 3 men. Setting: a dining-room. Putnam. $1.50. Permission 
 from French. 
 
 Volume includes The Bogie Men, The Full Moon, Damer's Gold, 
 and McDonough 's Wife. 
 
 ^ COLOMBINE — Reginald Arkell. A dainty poetic fantasy, requiring 
 rather skilled and graceful acting. 4 men, 1 woman. Costumes of 
 Pierrot type. Setting : an exterior scene. Sidgwick and Jackson. 75c. 
 For American importer address French. 
 
 COME MICHAELMAS — Keble Howard. A homely little romantic comedy 
 of a young English farmer Avho finds difficulty in proposing. Rather 
 difficult dialogue. 2 men, 2 women. Simple interior setting. French. 
 25c. Royalty. 
 
 A COMEDIE ROYALL— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po ' White Trash). A 
 graceful romantic comedy introducing Queen Elizabeth and some of 
 her court. Not difficult for experienced players. 4 men, 2 women. 
 Costumes of the period. Setting: a castle room. Duffield. $1.50. 
 Royalty. 
 
 For contents of volume see Po' White Trash.
 
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 COUNSEL RETAINED— Constance D 'Arcy Maokay On The Beau of 
 ISathK A pretty little play telling the story of Edmund Burke's first 
 client, a beautiful actress. 2 men, 1 woman. Costumes of tlie period. 
 Sotting: an interior. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 
 For volume of contents see The Beau of Bath. 
 
 DAMER'S GOLD — Lady Gregory (in New Irish Comedies). A serious 
 comedy of the efforts of a miser's relatives to take his gold. 2 acts. 
 4 men, 1 woman. Setting: a kitchen interior. Putnam. .$1.50. Per- 
 mission from French. 
 
 Volume includes The Bogie 'Men, The Full Moon, Coats, and Mc- 
 Donongli 's Wife. 
 
 ♦THE DARK OF THE DAWN— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad and 
 other .Martial Interludes). A strongly dramatic episode of the Thirty 
 Years' War, especially recommended to boys with some dramatic 
 experience. 4 men. Costumes of the time. Setting: An interior. Henry 
 Holt. $L3^ Permission from author. 
 
 For volume contents sec Allison 's Lad. 
 
 THE DEACON'S HAT— Jeannette Marks (in Three Welsh Plays). The 
 genuine sjiirit of comedy is in this little play of Welsh country folk. 
 The characters are skillfully portrayed and require experienced actors. 
 3 men, 3 women. Setting: the interior of a shop. Little, Brown. $1.00. 
 Permission from ])ublisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Merry ^lerry Cuckoo, and Welsh Honeymoon. 
 
 THE DEAR DEPARTED— Stanley Houghton. An excellent comedy. 4 
 men. 2 women. Simjile interior setting. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 Also jiublished in Five One-Act Plays. French. 75c. Volume in- 
 cludes Fani*y Free, The Master of the House, Phipps, and the Fifth 
 Commandment. 
 
 DOCTOR FAUSTUS— Samuel A. Eliot (adai)ted from Marlowe's tragedy 
 in Little Tlieafer Cla.ssics, I). An arrangement of the old play which 
 adapts it to modern presentation as a one-act play. Difficult to produce 
 but very cflfective. 19 characters. Mediaeval costumes. Setting rather 
 difficult. Little, Brown. .$1.50. 
 
 Volume includes Polyxena, A Christmas Miracle-Play, Richardo and 
 Viola, and TIk» Scheming Lieutenant. 
 
 •THE DOCTOR IN SPITE OF HIMSELF—MolicTC (translated by Bar- 
 rett H. Clark). Sidcndid farce, a satire on doctors in the 17th century 
 in France. Ea«y to produce. 2 acts. 6 men, 3 women. Costumes of 
 the time. Settings: 2 exteriors, easily arranged. French. 25c. 
 
 DREGS — Frances Pemberton Spencer (in Mayorga's Representative One- 
 Act Plays). A melodrama of excellent quality requiring exiierienced 
 players. 3 men, 2 women. Little, Jirown. $2.50. Permission from 
 anthor, 1801 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, care Mrs. H. A. Hare.
 
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 THE END OF THE WAY— Evelyn G. Sutlierknd (in Po' Wliite Trasli). 
 A picturesque little romantic comedy of serious tone, introducing Will 
 Scarlett of Eobin Hood's band. 1 man, 1 woman. Costumes of the 
 time. Setting: a castle hall. Duflield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 For contents of the volume see Po' White Trash. 
 
 ENTR' ACTE — Mary MacMillan (in Short Plays). Comedy of the making 
 up of an engaged couple at a dress rehearsal. Not difficult. 1 man, 2 
 women. Fancy dress costumes. Interior setting rather elaborate. Stew- 
 art. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Ring, The Rose, Luck? 
 A Woman's a Woman for A' That, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, A 
 Modern Masque, The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 THE ETERNAL MASCULINE— Hermann Sudermann (translated by 
 Archibald Alexander in Morituri). A rather subtle and difficult comedj'. 
 5 men, 3 women, 1 child. Costumes in character. Setting : an apart- 
 ment in a castle. Scribner. $1.00. 
 
 Volume includes Teja, and Fritzchen. 
 
 EVERYBODY'S HUSBAND— Gilbert Cannan. A pretty and effective 
 fantasy of modern life in which a romantic girl finds the average 
 husband under the mask of the lover. 1 man, 5 women. Costumes of 
 several periods. Setting: a girl's room. Huebsch. 75c. Permission 
 from author. 
 
 *FAME AND THE POET— Lord Dunsany. A clever satire on modern 
 literary fame. Especially recommended. 2 men, 1 woman. Simple 
 setting. Atlantic ]*>[onthly Magazine, August, 1919. 
 
 *A FAN AND TWO CANDLESTICKS— Mary MacMillan (in Short 
 Plays). Charming and picturesque little poetic romance. Requires 
 grace and simplicity in acting. 2 men, 1 Avoman. Colonial costumes. 
 Simple but artistic interior setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Rose, The Ring, Luck? 
 Entr' Aete, A Woman's a Woman for A' That, A Modern Masque, 
 The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 *THE FAR-AWAY PRINCESS— Hermann Sudermann (translated by 
 Grace Frank in Roses). An excellent comedy, not very difficult. 7 
 men, 2 women. The veranda of a German inn forms a rather difficult 
 setting, but may be simplified. Scribner. $1.00. 
 
 Volume includes Streaks of Light, The Last Visit, and Margot. 
 
 THE FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS— S. Marshall Ilsley (in 
 Wisconsin Plays, Series II). A character study of two maiden ladies 
 in a country town, drawn with gentle humor and effective with good 
 acting. 5 women. Setting: a parlor. Huebsch. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes On the Pier; The Shadow, and We Live Again.
 
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 =" FEED THE BRUTE — George Paston. An excellent English comedy. 
 A surly luisbnnd is softened by a good meal. 1 man. 2 women. Easy 
 interior: a workman's cottage. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 ♦ FENNEL — leronie K. Jerome (from the French of Francois Coppee). 
 An cxicllent play, a comedy with strain of pathos. 3 men, 1 woman, 
 I>ages, etc. Costumes of 1750 in Italy. Simple interior setting. French. 
 25c. 
 
 See The Violin Maker of Cremona by Francois Coppee. 
 
 THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT— Stanley Houghton (in Five One-Act 
 Plays). A moderately easy English comedy of serious tone, giving 
 an opjiortunity for strong emotional acting. 2 men, 2 women. Setting: 
 a sitting-room. French. 75c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Dear Departed, Fancy Free, The Master of 
 the House, and Phipps. 
 
 ^THE FIRST THANKSGIVING DINNER— Mar jorie B. Cooke. An his- 
 torii-ai jday for the sixtli to twelftli grades, easy and effective. 6 Jnen, 
 ») women characters, and others. Costumes of the Pilgrims. Setting: 
 an easy interior. Dramatic Pulilishing Co. 25e. 
 
 THE FLORIST SHOP— Winifred Hawkridge (in Plays of The Harvard 
 Dramatic Club). A charming romantic comedy of the match-making 
 of a florist bookkeeper. .3 men, 2 women. Setting: a florist shop with 
 many flowers. Brentano's. $1.00. Permission from American Play Co. 
 Volume iucludes The Bank Account, The Rescue, and America 
 Passes By. 
 
 ■' A FLOWER OF YEDDO— Victor Mapcs. A cliarming poetic Japanese 
 comedy, especially recommended for high schools. 3 men, 1 woman. 
 Jupanes'e costumes. Japanese interior setting. French. 25c. Small 
 royalty. 
 
 < FOOD — William C. deMille. An admirable comie satire on the high cost 
 of living, an imaginarv sitii;;tion fifty years from now. Requires quick, 
 clever acting, l-ut is not diiTicuit. 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy 
 interior. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 THE FOUR-FLUSHERS— <Jh-ves Kinkcad (in Plays of The Harvard 
 Dramatic Club, TI). A clever and dramatic satirical comedy of society 
 life. 3 men, 2 women. Interior setting. Brentano's. $1.00. Permission 
 from N. L. Swartout, Summit, New Jersey. 
 
 Volume includes Garafclia's Husband, Tlie Harbor of Lost Ships, 
 and Bralcfl and The Sword. 
 
 FREE SPEECH— William D. Prosser (in Plays of the 47 Workshop). 
 An up-to-date farce on the extremes of socialistic anarchy. Not diffi- 
 cult. 7 men. Setting: the courtyard of a jirison in Russia. Brentano's. 
 ♦ l.OO. Permission from 47 Workshop, Harvard College.
 
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 Volume includes Three Pills in a Bottle, "The Good Men Do," 
 and Two Crooks and a Lady. 
 
 * FRENCH WITHOUT A MASTER— Tristan Bernard (translatc<l by 
 Barrett H. Clark). A clever and amusing farce, moderately easy, 
 treating the difficulties of a fake interpreter Avho pretends to know 
 French. 5 men, 2 ^vomen. Setting: an office in a hotel. French. 25c. 
 
 FRITZCHEN — Hermann Sudermann (translated by Archibald Alexander 
 in Morituri). A tragedy of the effect of the Prussian system of 
 militarism on a German family. Difficult but very dramatic. 5 men, 
 2 women. Setting: an interior. Seribner. $1.00. 
 
 Volume includes Teja, and The Eternal Masculine. 
 
 THE FULL MOON— Lady Gregory (in New Irish Comedies). A delightful 
 character sketch of Irish villagers and their laughable suspicions of 
 the "moonstruck." 5 men, 3 women. Setting: a shed. Putnam. $1.50. 
 Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes The Bogie Men, Coats, Damer's Gold, and Mc- 
 Donough's Wife. 
 
 GALATEA OF THE TOY-SHOP— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po ' White 
 Trash). A luimorous fantasy witli serious underlying thought, requir- 
 ing rather skillful acting. 1 man, 1 ^voman. Setting: a German toy- 
 maker's work-shop. Duflield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 For contents of volume see Po' White Trash. 
 
 *A GENTLE JURY — Arlo Bates. A gooil-humored satirical farce concerning 
 a jury of women. 1 man, 12 women. Setting: a plain interior. Baker. 
 15c. 
 
 THE GLITTERING GATE— Lord Dunsany (in Five Plaj^s). An unusual 
 drama offering an excellent opportunity for artistic staging which is 
 necessary for an adequate production. Rather difficult. 2 men. Set- 
 ting : an imaginary scene before the gate of Paradise. Little, Bro^vn. 
 $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Gods of the Mountain. The Golden Doom, 
 King Argimenes, and The Lost Silk Hat. 
 
 THE GOAL— Henry Artliur Jones (in The Theatre of Ideas). .\ vivid 
 portrayal of the indomitable character of a great engineer. This part 
 requires a gifted actor. 4 men, 2 women. Rather elaborate interior 
 setting. Doran. $1.25. Royalty to French. 
 
 Volume includes Her Tongue, and Grace Mary. 
 
 *'THE GOOD MEN DO"— Hubert Osborne (in Plays of the 47 Work- 
 shop). A realistic comedy of the time of Shakespeare, introducing 
 members of his family and laeighbors. Moderately- difficult. 3 men, 5 
 women. Costumes of the time. Interior setting. Brentano 's. $1.00. 
 Permission from 47 Workshop, Harvard College.
 
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 Volume inclutles Three Pills in a Bottle, Two Crooks and a Lady, 
 and Free Speeih. 
 
 THE GREEN COAT— De Miissett and Augier (translated by Barrett H. 
 Clark). A ilcligiitful comedy sketch of artists' life. Easy. 3 men, 1 
 woman. Costumes of middle 19th century. Interior setting. French. 
 2oc. 
 
 ♦GRETNA GREEN— Constance D'Arcy Mackay (in The Beau of Bath). 
 .\ short play in verse. ]iretty and effective. 1 man, 2 women. Costumes 
 of the 18th century. Setting: an interior. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 For volume contents see The Beau of Bath. 
 
 ♦ GRINGOIRE, THE BALLAD MONGER— De Banville (adapted by 
 Arthur Sliirley). A charming serious comedy, offering good emotional 
 parts, not very difficult. 4 men, 2 women. Costumes of the time of 
 Louis XL Setting: a well-furnished Gotliic room. Dramatic Publishing 
 Co. 15c. 
 
 GUISEPPINA — T. L. Marble. A serious comedy of the reunion of an 
 Italian immigrant girl with her lover. Easy except for the dialect. 
 .3 men. 2 women. Setting: the jirivate dining-room of an Italian 
 restaurant. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 IIATTIE — Klva Del'ue (in Mayorga 's Ile])resentative One-Act Plays). A 
 tragedy of New York tenement life, of strong human interest, requiring 
 mature acting. 3 men, 2 women. Setting: a tenement room. Little, 
 Brown. $2.50. Permission from Mrs. Warren Shepard Matthews, 2226 
 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. 
 
 HELENA'S HUSBAND— Philip Moeller (in Five Somewhat Hi.storical 
 I'lays;. A sopliisticated satire dealing Avith the elopement of Helen 
 with Paris. Possible only for mature actors. 3 men, 2 women. Greek 
 costumes. Setting: a Greek interior. Knoyf. $1.50. Permission from 
 author. 
 
 Volume also contains The Little Supper, Sisters of Susannah, Th** 
 Boadliouse in Arden, and Pokey. 
 
 HER TONGUE— Honr>' Arthur Jones On The Theatre of Ideas). A lively 
 comedy centering around a talkative society girl. 'J, men, 2 womeu- 
 8imj>le interior setting. Doran. $1.25. Royalty to French. 
 Volume includes The Goal, and Grace Mary. 
 
 •"HCri.LY TREE INN— Charles Dickens (dramatized by Mrs. Oscar Ber- 
 inger;. An excellent play for older children or grown-ups. 3 men, 4 
 women. 18th century costumes. Setting: an old fashioned interior. 
 dr-'-orated for '^'hristmas. French. 25c. 
 
 *THE HOUR-GLASS— William Butler Yeats (in Vol. 11, Plays for an 
 Iri.sh Theatre;. A morality play of high literary quality. Especially
 
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 reeomiuciided. 4 men, 2 \\oiuen, 2 children. A simple interior setting. 
 Macmillan. $1.25. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Cathleeu Ni Houlihan, and A Pot of Broth. 
 
 KOW HE LIED TO HER HUSBAND— Bernard Shaw. The theme of the 
 eternal triangle is given an unexpected and thoroughly amusing treat- 
 ment. An excellent and rather easy farce, especially recommended. 2 
 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy interior. Published with T^he Man of 
 Destiny. Brentano 's. 75c. 
 
 *HOW THE VOTE WAS WON— Cicely Hamilton and Christopher St. 
 John. A very clever and entertaining suffrage sketch — an easy, good 
 humored comedy. 2 men, 8 women. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 •! THE HUNDREDTH TRICK— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad and 
 Other ^iartial Interludes). A tensely dramatic episode of the Irish 
 rebellion in the time of Elizabeth. The play has a tragic ending and 
 requires strong emotional acting. Especially recommended to expe- 
 rienced amateurs. 4 men. Costumes of the time. Setting: an interior. 
 Henry Holt. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 For volume contents see Allison 's Lad. 
 
 * HYACINTH HALVEY— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). An 
 
 excellent comedy of Irish villagers, amusing and not difficult when 
 the Irish dialect is mastered. 4 men, 2 women. Setting: outside the 
 village post office. Luce. $1.75. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Spreading the News, The Rising of the Moon, The 
 Jackdaw, The Workhouse Ward, The Travelling Man, and The Goal 
 Gate. 
 
 Published separately by Maunsel. 25c. 
 
 * ICI ON PARLE FRANCAIS— Thomas J. Williams. A ])opular and easy 
 
 farce of an Englishman who hopes to attract boarders among foreign 
 travellers by learning "French before Breakfast." 3 men, 4 women. 
 Easy interior setting. Baker. 25c. 
 
 IN FAR BOHEMIA— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po' White Trash). A 
 rather difficult romantic comedy offering good parts. 1 man, 2 women. 
 Setting: a bare room in a city lodging house. Duffield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 For contents of volume see Po ' White Trash. 
 
 IN HONOR BOUND— Sidney Grundy. A rather difficult play, but dra- 
 matic and effective. Not suited to high schools. One very good man 's 
 part. 2 men, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. Baker, and French. 
 25c. 
 
 IN THE ZONE— Eugene G. O'Neill (in The Moon of the Caribbees). A 
 realistic serious comedy of the life of seamen on an ammunition ship 
 during the World W^ar. Difficult. 9 men. Setting: a seaman's fore- 
 castle on a tramii steamer. Boni and Liveright. $1.35. Permission 
 from author.
 
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 Volunie fontains The ]\Ioon of tlie Caribbees, Bound East for Car- 
 iliflf. The Long Voyage Homo, lie, Whcio tlio Cross Is Made, and The 
 Rope. 
 
 ♦ INDIAN SUMMER— MiMlliac and Ilalevy (translated l>y Barrett H. 
 I'hirk). An easy and pretty little Frencli comedy. 2 men, 2 \vomeu. 
 An easy interior setting. French. 2;"('. 
 
 ^THE IN'VENTION OF THE RAT TRAP— t^amuel Mill)ank Cauldwell 
 un Cliocolate Cake and iihuk Saud;. A delightfully humorous play 
 rei-omniended to ehildren an<l grown-ups, easily produced at home. 
 Tliis bnrles<|ue historical ilraiua is Chinese in atmosphere but costumes, 
 scenery, etc., are easily contrived. 5 characters. Setting: a palace 
 room. Putnam. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes Chocolate Cake and Black Sand, and the Undoing 
 of Giant Hotstoff. 
 
 ♦THE JACKDAW— La<ly Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). A delightful 
 comedy, not difficult and especially recommended. 4 men, 2 women. 
 Setting: a shop interior. Luce. $1.75. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Sjireading the News, Hyacintli Halvey, The Rising 
 of tiie Moon, The "Workhouse Ward, The Travelling Man, and The 
 Goal Gate. 
 
 Published separately by ^Maunsel, 2oc. 
 
 JOINT OWNERS IN SPAIN— Alice Brown. A delightful comedy with 
 underlying .serious tone, especially recommended to girls. 4 women. 
 Setting: a simjde interior. Baker. 25c. Royalty $5.00. 
 
 KING RENE'S DAUGHTER— Henrik Hertz (translated by T. Martin). 
 A Dani.sli jioetic drama wliich is not verj' difficult. Beautiful and 
 effective for girls. Plays over an hour. G men. 2 women. Costumes: 
 mediaeval. Setting: a garden scene. Baker, and French. 25c. 
 
 ♦THE KLEPTOMANIAC— :^L^rgaret Cameron. Easy farce. 7 women. 
 Setting: a simple interior. Frencli. 25c. 
 
 I.A FAYETTE, THE FRIEND OF AMERICA— Alice Johnstone Walker 
 (in La J-'a.^ette, ('olumbus, and Tlie Long Knives). An interesting 
 and timely lii.storical jilay. Esjiecially recommended, dramatic and not 
 very diflicult. 3 acts. Characters: from 17 to .32. Costumes of the 
 j»eriod. Settings: 3 interiors, 1 exterior scene. Henry Holt. $1.35. 
 
 Volume includes Christopher Columbus, and The Long Knives in 
 TlIijioiH. 
 
 <-IHE LAND OF HEART'S DESIRE— William Butler Yeats. A beauti- 
 ful little fairy-lore l>lay, Irish. Ks])eciail3' recommended to scliools. 
 3 men, 3 women. Simjile interior setting. Baker, and French. 15c. 
 Ro.valty to French.
 
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 THE LAND OF THE "FREE"— Bertha N. Graham (in Spoiling the 
 
 Broth). A serious play of a strike from the side of the non-union 
 
 workers. Rather difficult but an opportunity for strong acting. 
 
 2 men, 2 women, mob. Setting: a simple interior. French. .50c. Royalty. 
 
 For volume contents see Spoiling the Broth. 
 
 THE LAST STRAW — Bosworth Crocker (in Mayorga's Representative 
 One-Act Plays j. A tragedy of the life of a poor janitor in a large 
 apartment house. Requires mnture acting. 1 man, 1 woman, 3 chihlren. 
 Setting: a basement room. Little, Brown. $2.50. Permission from 
 author. Author's League, New York City. Single play from Shay. 
 
 ='■ LEND ME FIVE SHILLINGvS— ,Tohn 'M. Morton. A very funny and 
 easy farce. 5 men, 2 women, guests. Setting: an interior. Baker, 
 French, and Dramatic Publishing Co. 15c. 
 
 * LIMA BEANS — Alfred Kreymborg (in Mayorga's Representative One- 
 Act Plays j. A clever burlesque of extravagant humor, offering ex- 
 cellent opportunity for good pantomime in the acting, easy to jiroduce 
 and especially recommended. 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: an interior. 
 Little, Brown. $2.50 Permission from author, 17 East 14th St., New 
 York City. 
 
 Single play from Shay, 50c. 
 
 =:=THE LION AND THE LADY— Marjorie Benton Cooke (in Dramatic 
 Episodes). An easy though artificial comedy of the love affair of :ui 
 actor and a young lady who masquerades as his new servant. 1 man, 
 1 woman. Setting: an interior. Dramatic Publishing Co. $1.25. 
 
 Volume includes A Court Comedy, Manners and Modes, The Con- 
 fessional, The Child in the House, Success, Lady Betty's Burglar, A 
 Dinner With Complications, Reform, and When Love Is Young. 
 
 THE LITTLE SHEPHERDESS — -Andre Rivoire (translated by Barrett 
 H. Clark). A dainty little pastoral sketch, requiring rather fine acting. 
 1 man, 2 women. ISth century costumes. Simple forest setting, could 
 be given out-of-doors. French. 25c. 
 
 *THE "LITTLE WOMEN" PLAY— Louisa M. Aleott (adapted from 
 the book by Elizal:)eth L. Gould). An excellent play for younger 
 actors — the presentation of Miss Aleott 's well known characters. 2 
 acts. 2 men, 6 women. Costumes of the Civil War ]uM-iod. One 
 simple interior setting. Little, Brown. 75e. 
 
 THE LOCKED CHEST— .John Masefield (in volume with The Sweeps of 
 Ninety-Eight). A serious play, dramatic and of high literary quality. 
 Especially recommended for older i>layers with experience, rather diffi- 
 cult. 3 men, 1 woman, soldiers. Costumes of Iceland folk. Setting: 
 an interior. Maemillan. $1.25. Permission from publisher.
 
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 ♦ THE LONG KNIVES IN ILLINOIS— Alico .lolnistonc Walker (in La 
 Fayette. Coliiinbiis. and The Lour- Knives). An interesting historical 
 l>lay of the frontiersmen >vho, during tiie llevolution, won the Illinois 
 country for the United States. 3 acts. Ciiaracters: 30 or more. Cos- 
 tumes of tlie period. Settings: 3 interiors. Henry Holt. $1.35. 
 Volume includes La Fayette, and Columbus. 
 
 THE LOST SILK HAT— Lord Diinsany (in Five Plays). Clever little 
 comedy, not difficult for mature actors. 5 men. Simple exterior set- 
 ting. Little, Brown. .$1.2o. Permission from i)ublisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Gods of the Mountains, The Golden Doom, 
 King Argimenes. rnd The Glittering Gate. 
 
 MAID OF FRANCE— Harold Hrigiiouse. A symbolic little play dealing 
 witli the comradeship of the English and French in the World War. 
 3 men, 2 women. Difficult exterior scene. Permission from French. 
 Phillips. 35c. 
 
 THE MAKER OF DREAMS— Oliphant Down. A charming fantasy, mod- 
 erately easy. i"^si>ec:ally recommended. 2 men, 1 Avoman. Costumes 
 imi>ortant. Pierrot and Pierrette. Easy interior setting. French. 35e. 
 Royalty. 
 
 THE MAN ON THE KERB— Alfred Sutro (in Five Little Plays). A 
 serious play of an impoverished family in tlie slums of London and 
 the struggle to escape the ])Ooriiouse. 1 7nan, 1 woman. Poor interior. 
 Brentauo 's. $1.00. Single i)lay from French, 25c. Koyalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Man in the Stalls, A Marriage Has Been Ar- 
 ranged, The Open Door, and The Bracelet. 
 
 ♦MAN PROPOSES — Sidney Grundy. A very funny English society farce. 
 Easy. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. Frencli. 25e. 
 
 THE MAN WHO MARRIED A DUMB WIFE— Anatole France (trans- 
 lated by I^age;. Very successful modern French comedy in the mediae- 
 val manner. Especially recommended to more advanced amateurs. 2 
 icts. 7 men, 3 women, neigliliors, etc. Mediaeval costumes. Setting: 
 an interior, not very difficult. John Lane. 75c. Permission from pub- 
 lisher. 
 
 A MARRIAGE HAS BEEN ARRANGED— Alfred'Sutro (in Five Little 
 Piuy.'i;. A clever little ]>iay, n(jt very difficult. 1 man, 1 woman. Set- 
 ting: a conservatory of a London house. Brentano 's. $1.00. Single 
 play from French, 25c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Man in the Stalls, The Man on the Kerb, The 
 Open Door, and The Bracelet. 
 
 MARTHA'S MOURNING— Phoebe Hoffman (in Mayorga's Representa- 
 tive One-Act Plays;. A comedy affording opportunity for excellent 
 character acting. Easy to produce. 3 women. Setting: a kitchen. 
 Little, Brown. $2.50. Permission from author, 3805 Locust Street, 
 Philadelphia.
 
 Community Drama Service 37 
 
 THE MEDICINE SHOW— Stuart Walker (hi Portmanteau Plays). Ex- 
 cellent little comedy for skilled character actors. 3 men. Simple set- 
 ting. Stewart. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume includes The Trimplet, Nevertheless, and The Six Who 
 Pass While the Lentils Boil. 
 
 THE MERRY MERRY CUCKOO— Jeannette Marks (in Three Welsh 
 
 Plays). A beautifully- human tragic play, requiring naturalness and 
 
 restraint in acting. 3 men, 2 Avomen. Setting: a rather difficult 
 
 exterior scene. Little, Brown. $1.00. Permission from ])ut)lisher. 
 
 Volume includes Tlie Deacon's Hat, and Welsh Honeymoon. 
 
 *A MIRACLE OF SAINT ANTHONY— Maurice Maeterlinck (in A 
 Miracle of Saint Anthony and Other Plays). A delightful comedy of 
 high literary excellence. Effective and not difficult. 2 scenes. 7 men, 
 4 women, guests. Settings: 2 easy interiors. Boni and Liveright. 75c. 
 
 MISS CIVILIZATION— Eichard Harding Davis. Difficult comedy. 4 men, 
 1 woman. Elaborate setting. French. 25c. 
 
 *MISS DOULTON'S ORCHIDS— Margaret Cameron. A clever comedy, 
 easy and amusing. 3 men, 3 women. Setting: an interior. French. 
 25c. 
 
 A MODERN MASQUE— Mary MacMillan (in Short Plays). A literary 
 satirical fantasy introducing authors and spirits. Especially suited to 
 literary societies. 3 men, 4 women. Costumes of the character repre- 
 sented. Setting: a wood scene. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Ring, The Rose, Luck? 
 Entr ' Acte, A Woman 's a Woman for A ' That, A Fan and Two Can- 
 dlesticks, The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 MODESTY — Paul Hervieu (translated by Barrett H. Clark). A romantic 
 comedy, humorous and cleverly satirical. Easy. 2 men, 1 woman. 
 Easy interior setting. French. 25c. 
 
 MRS. PAT AND THE LAW— Mary Aldis (in Plays for Small Stages). 
 Excellent comedy Avith underlying seriousness. Not very difficult and 
 especially recommended for experienced amateurs. 2 men, 2 Avomen, 
 a boy. Easy interior setting. Duffield. $1.25. 
 
 Volume includes The Drama Class of Tankaha, Extreme Unction, 
 The Letter, and Temperament. 
 
 NANCE OLDFIELD— Charles Eeade (arranged from the story. Art: A 
 Dramatic Tale). A romantic comedy of stage life, dramatic and effec- 
 tive but difficult. Requires a skilled actress for Xance. 3 men. 2 Avomen. 
 Costumes of 1706. Setting: a handsome interior. Baker. 15e. 
 
 *THE NATIVITY AND ADORATION CYCLE OF THE CHESTER 
 
 MYSTERIES— Edited by Frank Conruy and Roy Mitchell (as per- 
 
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 foriiuHl on Cliristmas Eve in tlio Greenwich Village Theatre, New York 
 Citj-). Produced with simplicity and dignity, this group of mediaeval 
 mysteries is effective and imi)ressivc Not difticiilt. Arens. 35c. 
 
 THE NEIGHBORS— Zona Gale (in Wisconsin Plays). Excellent comedy 
 witli uiniorlyiuf,' serious tone. Good cliaracter ]iarts. 2 men. fi ■\vomcn. 
 J^etting: a kitclien. Ilucbsch. $1.25. 
 
 X'olume includes In Hospital, and Glory of the Morning. 
 
 NEVERTHELESS— Stuart Walker (in Portmanteau Plays). Delightful 
 
 whimsical comedy, not difficult. Especially recommended. 1 girl, 1 
 
 boy, 1 man. Easy setting. Stewart. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume includes The Trimplet, The ^Medicine Show, and The Six 
 
 Who Pass Wliiie the Lentils Boil. 
 
 A NIGHT AT AN INN— Lord Dunsany (in Plays of Gods and Men). 
 Fxceliontly written play of mystery, offering an opportunity for 
 powerful acting. Difficult. 8 men. Interior setting. Luce. $1.50. 
 Permission from i)ublisher. Single pla^- Sunwise. oOc. 
 
 Volume includes The Tents of the Arabs, The Laughter of the 
 'Jids. and Tlie Queen's Enemies. 
 
 "THE NOBLE LORD— Percival Wilde (in Dawn). An easy and laugh- 
 able comedy in which a girl feigns drowning in order to be rescued 
 by a Lord and he escapes by pretending to be his own valet. 2 men, 
 1 woman. Setting: a wood scene. Henry Holt. $1.35. Eoyalty $5.00. 
 Single play from Baker. 30c. 
 
 N'oiume includes Da\\ii, The Traitor, A House of Cards, Playing 
 With Fire, and The Finger of God. 
 
 *THE OBSTINATE FAMILY— Werner (translated from the German, 
 sometimes called Thank Goodness the Table is Spread). A good old 
 farce which is easy and effective. 3 men, 3 women. Easy interior 
 setting. Raker, and Dramatic Pu})lishing Co. 15c. 
 
 OH, THE PRESS!— Bertha X. Graham (in Sjmiliiig the Broth). A clever 
 comedy of the new3i)aiter comments on the doings of a husband and 
 wife who discuss them over the breakfast table. His i)ublic speech 
 and the production of her play form the subjects of the lively dialogue. 
 Easy. 1 man, 1 woman. Setting: a dining-room. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 For vojiiiiif cojitents see Spoiling the Broth. 
 
 THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS— .1. M. Barrie (in Echoes of 
 tho War,). Proliably the best short play produced during the World 
 War. A pathetic and tender comedy, not too difficult for experienced 
 amateurs. 1 man. .'5 women. Setting: not difficult. Scribner. $1.50. 
 Permission from Charles Frohman, Inc., Empire Theatre, New York 
 Citv.
 
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 THE OLD PEABODY PEW— Kate Douglas "Wiggin. A quaint and de- 
 lightful romance, not difficult and especially suited to performance in 
 church or school. 2 acts. 1 man, 8 women. Old-fashioned simple 
 costumes. Setting: a church interior. French. 25c. Royalty $5.00. 
 
 ON BAIL — George Middleton (in Tradition and Other One- Act Plays). 
 A powerful portrayal of the effect of a gambler's life on his family. 
 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy interior. Henry Holt. $1.35. Single 
 play from French. 25c. Royalty $10.00 to French. 
 
 Volume includes Tradition, Their Wife, AVaiting, Tlie Cheat of 
 Pity, and Mothers. 
 
 'OP 0' MY THUMB — Frederick Fenn and R. Pryce. A rather difficult 
 English cojueuy of a little laundress who dreams of a grand lover and 
 his appearance, a rough laborer. Requires skillful acting. 1 man, 5 
 women. Setting: a laundry, not difficult. French. 25c. Royalty. 
 
 * OUR AUNT FROM CALIFORNIA — Madeline Barnum. A very funny 
 and effective comedy of the arrival of a rich aunt who is mistaken 
 for the dressmaker, complications following. 6 women. Setting, a 
 simple interior. French. 25e. 
 
 OVERTONES — Alice Gerstenberg (in Washington Square Plays). A 
 ratlier sophisticated satire on society manners, in wliich two women, 
 each with a dual self, are the cliaracters. 4 women. Setting: a simple 
 interior. Doubleday, Page. 75c. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume contains The Clod, Eugenically Speaking, and Helena's 
 Husband. 
 
 PANTALOON— J. M. Barrie (in Half Hours). Beautiful and whimsical 
 fantasy. Requires skilled acting, suitable to advanced amateurs. 3 
 men, 1 woman, a child. Pierrot and Pierrette costumes. Interior set- 
 ting. Scribner. $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Twelve Pound Look, Rosalind, and The Will. 
 
 PATELIN — Samuel A. Eliot (adapted from Maitre Pierre Pathelin in 
 Little Theater Classics, II). A classic farce arranged as a one-act 
 play. Poetic and amusing and not difficult for experienced producers. 
 4 men, 1 woman, 2 children, other townsfolk. Mediaeval costumes. 
 Setting may be easily arranged. Little, Brown. $1.50. 
 
 A^olume contains Abraham and Isaac, The Loathed Lover, and 
 Sganarelle. 
 
 PATER NOSTER — Francois Coppee (translated by Will Hutching). A 
 pathetic tragedy of the Paris Commune in 1871, poetic and rather 
 difficult. 3 men, 3 women, soldiers. Simple interior setting. French. 
 25c. 
 
 * PEACE MANOEUVRES — Richard Harding Davis. Clever and easy io 
 produce. During a sham battle a girl and her soldier lover outwit two 
 highwaymen. 3 men, 1 woman. Exterior setting. French. 25c. Royalty.
 
 40 Community Drama Service 
 
 * THE PIPER'S PAY — Margaret Cameron. A worthy little comedy, espe- 
 cially rei'ommoiuled for woiiieu. Easy and dramatic. 7 women. 
 Sotting: a boudoir room. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 PLAYING WITH FIRE— ronival Wilde (in Dawn). A tenderly humorous 
 romantic comedy, not diflicult for actors wlio will appreciate the humor 
 of a fifteen-yearold in love. 1 boy, 1 girl, 1 woman. Setting: i 
 kitdien. Henry Holt. $1.35. Koyalty. Single play from Baker. 30c. 
 Volume includes Dawn, The Noble Lord, The Traitor, A House of 
 Cards, Playing with Firo. and The Finger of God. 
 
 PO' WHITE TRASH— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po ' White Trash). A 
 tragedy of the poor white class. Diflicult and not suitable for high 
 school. 4 men, 4 women. Setting: the exterior of a dilapidated cabin. 
 Duffiel.l. $1.50. Royalty. 
 
 Volume contains In Far Bohemia, The End of the Way, A Comedie 
 Royall, A Bit of Instruction, A Song at the Castle, Rohan the Silent, 
 At the Barricade, and Galatea of the Toy Shop. 
 
 POLYXENA — Samuel A. Eliot (adapted from Euripides' Hecuba in Little 
 Theater Classics, I). A one-act arrangement of the Greek tragedy, 
 very impressive and beautiful. Requires simplicity and skill in acting. 
 3 men, 5 women, attendants and chorus. Greek costumes. Setting may 
 be easily arranged. Little, Brown. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes A Christmas Miracle-Play, Doctor Faustus, Rich- 
 ardo and Viola, and The Scheming Lieutenant. 
 
 *THE POST OFFICE— Rabindranath Tagore. A beautiful and poetic 
 
 jflay, not too diflicult for high schools. 2 acts. 8 men, 1 girl, 1 boy. 
 
 East Indian costumes. One simjde interior setting. Macmillan. $1.00. 
 rermission from French. 
 
 THE POSTSCRIPT— Kniiie Augicr (translated by Barrett H. Clark). A 
 brilliant Frcncli comedy, one of tlic best one-act plays, especially 
 recommended to older players. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: a handsome 
 interior. French. 25c. 
 
 *A POT OF BROTH— William Butler Yeats (in Vol. II, Plays for an 
 Irish Theatre). A deliciously quaint and humorous comedy, easy and 
 ' • '"ially recommended. 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: a cottage interior. 
 .M.icmillan. $1.25. Permission from French, 
 
 Volume inr-lndoH The Hour Glass, and Cathleen Ni Houlihan. 
 
 THE PRINCE OF COURT PAINTERS— Constance D'Arcy Mackay (in 
 The Beau of Bath;. A serious little play, in verse, of the return of 
 R^>mney to IiIm country wife. 1 man, 1 woman, 1 child. Costumes of 
 the ISth centur>'. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 
 For volume contents see The Beau of Bath.
 
 Community Drama Service 41 
 
 THE PROPOSAL — Anton Tchekoff (translated by Julius West in Plays, 
 Series Tlj. A very amusing comedy of Russian peasants, not difficult 
 aside from the reproduction of the local atmosjihere. Especially recom- 
 mended. 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy interior. Scribner. $1.35. 
 Single play, entitled A Marriage Proposal, from French. 25c. 
 
 Volume includes On the High Eoad, The Wedding, The Bear, A 
 Tragedian in Spite of Himself, The Anniversary, The Three Sisters, 
 and the Cherry Orchard. 
 
 THE RESCUE — Eita Creighton Smith (in Plays of the Harvard Dramatic 
 Club). A tense drama requiring experienced actors. Not suitable to 
 high schools. 3 women. Simple interior setting. Brentano 's. $1.00. 
 Permission from the Washington Square Players, Comedy Theatre, 
 New York City. 
 
 Volume includes The Florist Shop, The Bank Account, and America 
 Passes By. 
 
 * THE REVOLT — Ellis Parker Butler. An excellent easy farce, satirizing 
 the Militant Suffragettes. Especially adapted to high school. 8 women. 
 Simple interior setting. French. 25c. 
 
 RIDERS TO THE SEA — J. M. Synge. Irish tragedy requiring exceptional 
 acting. 1 man, 3 women, fisherfolk. Setting: a cottage of an Irish 
 fisherman with nets, etc. Luce. 60c. Permission from publisher. 
 
 THE RING — Mary MacMillan (in Short Plays). An appealing romantic 
 comedy of the time of Elizabeth. Actable and not difficult. 7 men, 
 3 women. Costumes of the period. Interior setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Rose, Luck? Entr'Acte, 
 A Woman's a Woman for A' That, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, A 
 Modern Masque, The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 THE RISING OF THE MOON— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). 
 A little sketch of the Irish rebels who long for the freedom of their 
 country. 4 men. Setting: the side of a quay, requires some ingenuity 
 but may be effectively contrived. Luce. $1.75. Permission from 
 French. 
 
 Volume includes Spreading the News, Hyacinth Halvey, The Jack- 
 daw, The Workhouse Ward, The Travelling ^Man, and The Goal Gate. 
 
 Published sejiarately by Maunsel. 25c. 
 
 THE ROADHOUSE IN ARDEN— Pliilip MooUer (in Five Somewhat 
 Historical Plays j. A clever but rather sophisticated satire on the 
 characters of Shakespeare's plays and the controversy over Shake- 
 speare and Bacon. 4 men, 2 women. Costumes of the time. 
 Setting: a tavern interior. Knopf. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 Volume includes Helena's Husband, The Little Supper, Sisters of 
 Susannah, and Pokey
 
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 ROSALIE— Miix Mauroy (.translato.l by Barrett H. Clark). A clever, 
 lively farce of society manners. Excellent characterization. 1 man, 
 '2 women. Easy interior setting. Frondi. 25c. 
 
 ROS.ALIND — J. M. Barrie (in Half Hours). A deliglitful comedy, espe- 
 cinlly reconmiended to experienced actors. Requires a skilled actress 
 in the title role. 1 man, 2 women. Simple interior setting. Scribner. 
 $1.25. Permission from i>ublislier. 
 
 Volume includes Pantaloon, The Twelve Pound Look, and The 
 Will. 
 
 THE ROSE — M:«ry MacMillan (in Short Plays). A poetic romance of 
 Elizabethan times, not difficult, and effective. 2 men, 1 woman. Cos- 
 tumes of the ]ieriod. Interior setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes the Shadowed Star, The King, Luck? Entr'Acte, 
 A Woman's a Woman for A' That, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, 
 A Modern Masque, The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 * ROSE OF THE WIND — Anna Hempstead Branch. A beautiful poetic 
 
 fairy i)lay witli dancing and singing. 2 men, 2 women. Costumes in 
 character. Setting: a cobbler's cottage. Houghton Mifflin. $1.25. 
 Permission from publisher. 
 
 * THE ROSE WITH A THORN— Lertha X. Graham (in Spoiling the 
 
 Broth). A ]>retty romantic trifle on the Pierrot theme. Easy and 
 graceful acting is required Init the play is not difficult. 2 men, 2 
 women. Setting: the edge of a wood, easily arranged. French. 50c. 
 Iloyalty. 
 
 For volume contents see Spoiling the Broth. 
 
 RYLAND — Thomas Wood Stevens, and Kenneth S. Goodman (in May- 
 '>r«a 's Representative One-Act Plays). A serious play concerning 
 historical personages of the 18th century. Sir Joshua Keynolds, and 
 iithers. Not very difficult and especially recommended. 5 men, 2 
 women. Costumes of the perio<l. Setting : a prison cell. Little, Brown, 
 $2.50. Permission from Stage Guild, Railway Exchange Building, 
 Chicago. Single PJay from Stage Guild. 35c. 
 
 ♦SAM AVERAGE — Percy MacKaye Cin Yankee Fantasies). A fantasy 
 of patriotic api)eal, of excellent literary quality, easy to produce and 
 f'sytocially recommcn<led. 3 men, 1 woman. Costumes of the Revolu- 
 tionary jxriod. Setting: an intrenchment. Duffield. $1.25. Permission 
 from puldisher. 
 
 Volume includes Chuck, Gettysburg, The Antick, and The Cat 
 Boat. 
 
 • 
 
 SCALES AND THE SWORD— I'arnham Bishop (in Plays of The Harvard 
 I>rarii.'itic Club, 1 1;. A social drama dealing with a riot situation. Very 
 effective but difficult. 7 men, 1 woman, a mob. Setting: the interior
 
 Community Drama Service 43 
 
 of a shop. Brentano's. $1.00. Permission from 47 Workshoii, Harvard 
 College. 
 
 "Volume includes Garafelia's Husband, The Four-Flushers, and The 
 Harbor of Lost Ships. 
 
 THE SHADOW OF THE GLEN— J. :\[. Synge. A powerful little play. 
 
 The Irish atmosjihere is essential. For advanced actors. 3 men, 
 
 1 -woman. Setting important but not difficult. Luce. 7.5c. Per- 
 mission from publisher. 
 
 THE SHADOWED STAR— Mary MaeMillan (in Short Plays). A poig- 
 nant tragedy of Christmas in a poor Irish famih\ Requires natural 
 and restrained acting. 1 boy, 6 women. Setting: a bare tenement 
 room. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Ring. The Eose, Luck? Entr'Acte, A Woman's 
 a Woman for A' That, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, A Modern Mas- 
 que, The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 *A SHORT WAY WITH AUTHORS— Gilbert Cannan (in Four Plays). 
 Clever farcical satire on struggling dramatists. Little plot but effective 
 with lively acting. 7 men, 1 woman. Simple interior setting. Sidgwick 
 and Jackson. 8Uc. Permission from publishers. For American importer 
 address French. 
 
 Volume includes James and John, Miles Dixon, and Mary 's Wed- 
 ding. 
 
 -THE SILVER LINING— Constance D 'Arcy Mackay (in The Beau of 
 Bath). A prettj' poetic comedy of the writing of "Evelina" by 
 Fanny Burney. 2 men, 1 woman. Costumes of the period. Setting: 
 an interior. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 
 For volume contents see The Beau of Bath. 
 
 *SIX CUPS OF CHOCOLATE— Edith V. B. Matthews (from the play 
 of E. Schithof). An artificial but amusing little sketch for girls. 6 
 ■women. Simple interior setting. Harper. 25c. 
 
 THE SIX WHO PASS WHILE THE LENTILS BOIL— Stuart Walker 
 (in Portmanteau Playsj. Delightful comedy of excellent literary 
 quality. Especially recommended. 5 men, 2 women. Simple setting. 
 Stewart. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume includes The Trimplet, Nevertheless, and The Medicine 
 Show. 
 
 THE SLAVE WITH TWO FACES— Mary C. Davies. A serious fantasy 
 possible for advanced amateurs. 4 men, 3 women. Setting: a wood 
 scene. Arens. 35c. Permission from author. 
 
 *THE SNARE AND THE FOWLER— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad 
 and Other Martial Interludes). A strongly dramatic poetic play of 
 the time of the French Revolution. Not too difficult for high school
 
 44 Community Drama Service 
 
 boys with experience. 3 men. Costumes of the time. Setting: a room 
 in an old chateau. Henry Holt. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 For volume contents see Allison's Lad. 
 
 *A SONG AT THE CASTLE— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po' White 
 TraslO. An appealing comedy of historic and romantic interest, in 
 the time of conquest of Ireland by Cornwallis. 6 men, 2 women. Cos- 
 tumes of the period. Setting: a drawing room in Dublin Castle. Duf- 
 lield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 
 For contents of volume see Po ' White Trash. 
 
 ♦SPOILING THE BROTH— Bertha N. Graham (in Spoiling the Broth 
 and Other Plays). An especially recommended farce, not difficult 
 except for the cockney dialect. Excellent o])]iortunity for character 
 work. Tiie i)lot concerns a love potion and a patent drink cure. 2 
 men, 2 women. Betting: a kitchen. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Rose with a Thorn, The Land of the "Free," 
 The Little Red Box. I'itdi and Toss, Oli, tlie Press! and Taffy's 
 Wife. 
 
 -'SPREADING THE NEWS— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). A 
 lincly liunuin comedy of village gossip. Especially recommended for 
 amateurs as offering an unusual opportunity for characterization. 7 
 men, 3 women. Setting: the outskirts of a countrj- fair. Luce. $1.75. 
 Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Hyacinth Halvey, The Rising of the Moon, The 
 Jackdaw, The Workhouse Ward, The Travelling Man, and The Goal 
 Gate. 
 
 Published separately by Maunsel. 25c. 
 
 THE STEPMOTHER— A niol.l T'.ennett (in Polite Farces). Clever social 
 comedy. 2 men, 2 women. Simple interior setting. Doran. $1.00. 
 Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes A Good Woman, and A Question of Sex. 
 
 SUNSET — .Icroirie K. Jerome. A serious comedy, not dil'licult. Good 
 parts. Requires one especially skilled actress. 3 men, 3 women. 
 Simple interior setting. l}akcr, ;iiiil l)r;tinatic Publishing Co. 15c. 
 
 SUPPRESSED DESIRES— George Cram Cook and Susan Glaspell. A 
 modern comedy satirizing the fads of New Thought and dream analysis. 
 A very clever little farce, especially recommended for older actors. 2 
 Hcenes. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: a studio room. Shay. 50c. Per- 
 mission from Provincetown Players. Provincetown, Massachusetts. 
 
 IHE SWAN SONG— Anton Tcliekoff (translated by Marian Fell in Plays, 
 Series I). A simple dramatic episode of serious tone. Requires expe- 
 ricncfrd acting but is easy to stage. 2 men. Setting: a deserted country 
 theatre stage. Hcribner. $1.3.'i. 
 
 Volume contains Uncle Vanya, Ivanoff, and The Sea-Gull.
 
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 TAFFY'S WIFE— Bertha N. Graham (in Spoiling the Brotlg. A jatlier 
 difficult serious play of an ardent young socialist who lias become a 
 counterfeiter and his wife. ;i i)rivate detective, who has been assigned 
 to the case. Tensely dramatic. 2 men. 1 woman. Setting: an easy 
 interior. French. 50c. Roj-alty. 
 
 For volume contents see Spoiling the Broth. 
 
 THE TERRIBLE MEEK— Charles Rann Kennedy. An episode of thb 
 Crucifixion, to be plaj^ed on a dark stage by three voices. Very im- 
 pressive and not difficult. Harper. $1.00. 
 
 * THIRTEEN— Mrs. Barry Pain (in Short Plays for Amateur Acting). 
 
 Easy and amusing comedy, the frantic efforts of a young Avife to avoid 
 thirteen at a table. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. Pinkei. 
 60e. For American importer address French. 
 
 Volume includes The Hat, Trust, A Lesson in Pearls, A Vicious 
 Circle, and Undecided. 
 
 * THREE PILLS IN A BOTTLE— Rachel L. Field (in Plays of the 47 
 
 Workshop). An actable little fantasy of high quality, moderately easy. 
 5 men, 3 women. Interior setting with street seen throngli window. 
 Brentano 's. $1.00. Permission from 47 Workshop, Harvard College. 
 Volume includes ' ' The Good Men Do, ' ' Two Crooks and a Lady, 
 and Free Speech. 
 
 THE TINKER'S WEDDING— J. M. Synge. Irish comedy of high literary 
 quality. For advanced actors. 2 acts. 2 men, 2 women. 
 Exterior setting. Ijuce. 75c. Permission from publisher. 
 
 TRADITION— George Middleton (in Tradition and Other One-Act Plays). 
 A serious play with excellent characterization and tense situation 
 though little action. Difficult. 1 man, 2 women. Easy setting. Henry 
 Holt. $1.35. Single play from French. 25c. Royalty $10.00 to French. 
 Volume includes On Bail, Their Wife. Waiting, The Cheat of Pity, 
 and Mothers. 
 
 A TRAGEDIAN IN SPITE OF HIMSELF— Anton Tchekoff (translated 
 by Julius West, in Plays, Series II). The situation of a commuting 
 husband overloaded with packages for his family is very amusing. 
 The main actor must be good at characterization as the play is almost 
 a monologue. Especially recommended. 2 men. Setting: a room in 
 a flat in St. Petersburg. Scribner. $1.35. 
 
 Volume includes On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding, 
 The Bear, The Anniversary, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Or- 
 chard. 
 
 THE TRAVELLING MAN— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). A 
 beautiful miracle play. Played with simiilieity and feeling it is re- 
 markably effective. Especially recommended. 1 man, 1 woman, 1 child. 
 Setting: an interior. Luce. $1.75. Permission from French.
 
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 Volume iiu-hules Spreading tlu- News. Hyatinth llalvoy, The Rising 
 of the Moon. The Jackdaw. Tlie Workhouse Ward, and The Goal Gate. 
 Pu)»lislied separately liy M:nnisel. 25c. 
 
 THE TRIMPLET — Stuart Walker (in Portmanteau Plays). Poetic fan- 
 tasy, rather diflicult. 3 men, 2 women. Simple setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 Permission from autlior. 
 
 Volume imduiles Nevertheless, The Medicine Show, and The Six Who 
 Pass While the Lentils Boil. 
 
 * THE TURN OF THE ROAD— Rutlierford Mayne. Serious little play of 
 
 Irisii iilV, not too dillicult for high schools. Two of the actors must 
 jday the violin well. 2 scenes and an epilogue. 7 men, 3 women. Set- 
 ting: a simple kitchen interior. Maunsel. 40c. Permission from pub- 
 lishers. 
 
 THE TWELVE POUND LOOK— J. M. Barrie (in Half Hours). Excellent 
 serious comedy, requiring skilled acting. 1 man, 2 women. Simple 
 interior setting. Scribner. $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 Volume inidudcs Pantaloon, Rosalind, and The Will. 
 
 * THE TWIG OF THORN— Marie J. Warren. A charming Irish fairy 
 
 jijay. especially suited to high school players with some experience in 
 acting. 2 acts, fi men. 7 women. Simple interior setting. Baker. 60c. 
 
 TWO CROOKS AND A LADY— Eugene Pillot (in Plays of llie -17 Work- 
 .shop). A melodramatic comedy. The "lady" is a rather difficult 
 jiart. 3 men, 3 women. Setting: a library. Brentauo's. $1.00. Per- 
 mission from the 47 Workshop, Harvard College. 
 
 Volume includes Three Pills in a Bottle, "The Good Men Do," 
 and Free Sjieech. 
 
 <^1HE UNDOING OF GIANT HOTSTOFF— Samuel :Milbank Cauldwell 
 (in Chocolate Cake and Black ISandj. A delightfully humorous little 
 dream play, especially recommended for children. The play is easy 
 to produce and the fun and jest of its lines make it enjoyable to old 
 and young. 4 charactc^rs. Costumes easily contrived at home. Setting: 
 a nursery. Putnaui. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes Chocolate Cake and Black Sand, and The Invention 
 of the Rat Trap. 
 
 THE VERY NAKED BOY— Stuart Walker (in More Portmanteau Plays). 
 A little comedy jjiterlude which may be ])layed before the curtain. 
 Eas>- and amusing, the teasing by a young brother of a coujde "half 
 way to a iirofiosal." ] man, 1 woman, 1 boy. Stewart. $1.75. Per- 
 mission from author. 
 
 Volume includes The Lady of the Weeping Willow Tree, and 
 Jonathan Makes a Wish.
 
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 *THE VIOLIN MAKER OF CREMONA— Franc^ois Coppee. An excellent 
 little play ooniljiniuf^ comeily and pathos. Not very flifficult. 3 jnen, 
 1 woman, pages, etc. Costumes of 1750. Setting: an easy interior. 
 Dramatic Publishing Co. 15c. 
 
 For another adaptation of the play see Fennel by Jerome K. 
 Jerome. 
 
 -WASHINGTON'S FIRST DEFEAT— C. F. XircTlinger. A delightful 
 comedy of Washington's first love affair at the age of sixteen. Easy. 
 1 man, 2 Avomen. Costumes of the period. Setting: an interior. 
 French. 25c. 
 
 WATERLOO — Arthur Conan Doyle. An excellent serious play, requiring 
 rather expert acting, especially in one man's part. 3 men, 1 Avoman. 
 Simple interior setting. Frencli. 25e. Royalty. 
 
 *THE WEAKEST LINK— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad and Other 
 Martial Interludes). A dramatic episode of the Hundred Years' War 
 in Brittany. The play is in verse. Not very difticult. -i-inen. Costumes 
 of the period. Setting : a narrow room in a fortress. Henry Holt. 
 $1.35. Permission from author. 
 
 For volume contents see Allison 's Lad. 
 
 THE WELL OF THE SAINTS— J. M. Syuge. A comedy of Irish life and 
 characters, possible for advanced amateurs. 3 acts. 4 men, 3 women, 
 country people. Settings: 2 roadside scenes. Luce. 75c. Permission 
 from publishers. 
 
 WELSH HONEYMOON— J eannette Marks (in Three Welsh Plays). An 
 appealingly humorous little comedy requiring skill in the portrayal of 
 the well drawn characters. 3 men, 2 women. Setting : a cottage interior. 
 Little, Brown. $1.00. Permission from publisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Merry Merry Cuckoo, and The Deacon 's Hat. 
 
 *WHEN LOVE IS YOUNG— Marjorie Benton Cooke (in Dramatic Epi- 
 sodes). An artificial but very amusing comedy of two mothers who 
 pretend to oppose their children 's love affair in order to accomplish 
 a happy ending. 1 man, 3 women. Setting: an interior. Dramatic 
 Publishing Co. $1.25. 
 
 Volume includes A Court Comedy, Manners and Modes, The Con- 
 fessional, The Child in the House, The Lion and the Lady, Success, 
 Lady Betty's Burglar, A Dinner — witli Complications, and Reform. 
 
 * WHERE BUT IN AMERICA— Oscar M. Wolff (in Mayorga 's Represen- 
 tative One-Act Phiyg). A little domestic comedy of the servant prol)- 
 lem. Clever and easy to produce. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: a dining 
 room. Little, Brown. $2.50. Permission from author, 105 West Monroe 
 Street, Chicago, 111.
 
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 WHERE THE CROSS IS MADE— Eugene G. O'Neill (in The :\roou of 
 the Caribbees). A strong portrayal of tlie mad obsession of an old 
 seaman's mind by a hunt for pirate treasure. Uiffieult. (5 men, 1 
 wnman. Setting: a room fitted as a ship "cabin." Boni and Live- 
 riglit. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume contains The Moon of the Caribbees, Bound East for Car- 
 diff. The Long Voyage Home, In the Zone, He, and The Rope. 
 
 *WHY THE CHIMES RANG— Elizabeth A. McFadden (adapted from 
 tl>e story by R. yi. Alden). A beautiful Cliristmas i)lay. The produc- 
 tion may be as elaborate or simjile as desired and full staging direc- 
 tions are given. Especially recommended for schools. 1 man, 1 woman, 
 
 2 children, lords, ladies, etc. Mediaeval costumes. Setting: an interior. 
 Frencli. 25c. Royalty $5.00 to $10.00. 
 
 THE WILL — .1. M. Barrie (in Half Hours). A serious play in three scenes. 
 Esiiciially recommended to e.xperienced amateurs. 4 men, 1 woman. A 
 sim])le interior setting. Scribner. $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 Volume' includes Pantaloon, The Twelve Pound Look, and Rosa- 
 lind. 
 
 WILL 0' THE WISP— Doris F. Halman (in Mayorga's Representative 
 One-Act Plays). A serious play of poetic quality, with excellent char- 
 acterization and strong a])peal to the imagination. Rather difficult. 
 4 women. Setting: a farmhouse interior. Little, Brown. $2.50. Per- 
 mission from author, 32 Webster St., Brookline, Mass. 
 
 *A WOMAN'S A WOMAN FOR A' THAT— Mary MacMillan (in Short 
 Plays). A comedy of a woman doctor and her patient. Lively, Jiot 
 dilTicuIt. 2 men, 3 women. Interior setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Ring, The Rose, Luck? 
 Entr ' Acte, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, A ]\Iodern Masque, The 
 Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 THE WONDER HAT— Ben Hecht, and Kennetii S. Goodman (in May- 
 orga'.s Representative One-Act Plays). An ingenious farce of the 
 Pierrot and Columbine story, fticturesque but rather difficult to act. 
 
 3 men, 2 women. Costumes in character. Setting: a park. Little, 
 Brown. $2.50. Permission from Stage Guild, Railway Exchange Build- 
 injf, Chicago. 
 
 •THE WORKHOUSE WARD— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). 
 A verj' humorous little comedy which requires good acting. 2 men, 1 
 woman. Setting: a poorhouse Avard. Luce. $1.75. Permission from 
 French. 
 
 Volume includes Sjireading the News, Hyacinth Halvey, The Rising 
 of the Moon, The Jackdaw, The Travelling Man, and The Goal Gate. 
 
 Published separately by Maunsel. 25c.
 
 PLAYS FOR CHILDREN 
 
 COLLECTIONS 
 
 BIBLE STORIES FOR CHILDREN— Mae Stein Soble. A volume of 
 stories and dramatizations adapted to acting while retaining the charm 
 and dignity of the Bible language. A great aid to the reverent, 
 impressive teaching of Bible stories. Tlie little plays are effective for 
 presentation on special occasions but permission must be had from 
 the author for public performance. James T. White. $1.50. 
 The volume contains 6 dramatizations. 
 
 A BOOK OF PLAYS FOR LITTLE ACTORS— Emma L. Johnston nnd 
 Madalene D. Barnum. A valuable book of plays for very little chil- 
 dren. The print is large and there are many illustrations so that 
 training in reading at sight and silently is gained as well as oppor- 
 tunity for training the children 's dramatic sense. Recommended as a 
 supplementary reader. IS little plays. American Book Co. 35c. 
 
 THE DRAMATIZATION OF BIBLE STORIES— Elizabeth Erwin Miller. 
 The /fifteen chapters of this valuable little book give practical suggestions 
 for settings, costumes, and properties of Bible dramatizations, as well 
 as a stimulating discussion of the educational aims, the adaptability 
 of stories and the organization of a Church Dramatic Club. Especially 
 recommended to teachers. University of Chicago Press. $1.00. 
 
 DRAMATIZED SCENES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY— Augusta Stev- 
 enson. The Inlays may be presented as dramatic pageants or the 
 episodes as separate plays. They are historically correct, interesting 
 and suitable for boys and girls in the upper grades of the high school. 
 Casts of 5 to 30 characters. Houghton Mifflin. 64c. 
 
 Volume contains plays of: The Settlement of Jamestown, The 
 Puritans, The Pilgrims, The Boston Tea Party, The First Continental 
 Congress, The Declaration of Independence, and General George Wash- 
 ington. 
 
 FAIRY PLAYS FOR CHILDREN— Mabel R. Goodlander. The large 
 print makes this book suitable for use as a dramatic reader but it has 
 been planned also to meet the demand for children 's plaj's for pre- 
 sentation. The plays are for cliildren from six to ten years and valu- 
 able directions are given, music, dancing, costumes, etc. Rand Mc- 
 Nally. 40c. 
 
 The volume contains The Honest Woodcutter, ^Mistress ^lary Gives 
 a Garden Party, The Pine Tree, The House in the Woods, The Elves 
 and the Shoemaker, Snow White and Rose Red, King Midas, Snow 
 White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Sleeping Beauty.
 
 36 CoMMfxiTv Dhama Service 
 
 *THE LONG KNIVES IN ILLINOIS— Alice Johnstone Walker (in La 
 Fayette. Columbus, ami The Long Knives). An interesting historical 
 ]>lay of the frontiersmen ■who, during the Revolution, won the Illinois 
 country for the United States. 3 acts. Characters: 30 or more. Cos- 
 tumes of tlie iieriod. Settings: 3 interiors. Henry Holt. $1.35. 
 Volume includes La Fayette, and Columbus. 
 
 THE LOST SILK HAT— Lord Dunsany (in Five Plays). Clever little 
 comedy, not difficult for mature actors. 5 men. Sim])lc exterior set- 
 ting. Little, Brown. $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Gods of the Mountains, Tiie Golden Doom, 
 King Arcinienes, and The Glittering Gate. 
 
 MAID OF FRANCE— Harold Urighouse. A symbolic little ])lay dealing 
 with tlie comradeshi]) of the English and French in the World War. 
 3 men, 2 women. Difficult exterior scene. Permission from French. 
 Pliillips. 35c. 
 
 THE MAKER OF DREAMS— Oliphant Down. A charming fantasy, mod- 
 erately easy, ilspecially recommended. 2 men, 1 woman. Costumes 
 imi)ortant, Pierrot and Pierrette. Easy interior setting. French. 35c. 
 Royalty. 
 
 THE MAN ON THE KERB— Alfred Sutro (in Five Little Plays). A 
 serious play of an impoverished family in the slums of London and 
 the struggle to escape the poorhouse. 1 man, 1 woman. Poor interior. 
 Brentano's. $1.00. Single play from French, 25c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Man in the Stalls, A Marriage Has Been Ar- 
 ranged, The Open Door, and The Bracelet. 
 
 ♦MAN PROPOSES— Sidney Grundy. A very funny English society farce. 
 Easy. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. French. 25c. 
 
 THE MAN WHO MARRIED A DUMB WIFE— Anatole France (trans- 
 lated by Page;. Very successful modern French comedy in the mediae- 
 val manner. Especially recommended to more advanced amateurs. 2 
 acts. 7 men, 3 women, neighbors, etc. Mediaeval costumes. Setting: 
 an interior, not verj* difficult. Jolm Lane. 75c. Permission from pub- 
 lisher. 
 
 A MARRIAGE HAS BEEN ARRANGED— Alfred Sutro (in Five Little 
 Plays). A clover little T>lay, not very difficult. 1 man, 1 woman. Set- 
 ting: a conservatory of a London house. Brentano's. $1.00. Single 
 play from French, 25c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Man in the Stalls, The Man on the Kerb, The 
 Open Door, and The Bracelet. 
 
 MARTHA'S MOURNING— Phoebe Hoffman (in Mayorga's Representa- 
 tive One-Act I'lays). A comedy affording opportunity for excellent 
 character acting. Easy to i)roduce. 3 women. Setting: a kitchen. 
 Little, Brown. $2.50. Permission from author, 3805 Locust Street, 
 Philadelphia.
 
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 recommciulud. 4 men, 2 woaien, 2 children. A .siiiii)Ie interior setting. 
 Macmillan. $1.25. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Cathleen Ni Houlihan, and A Pot of Broth. 
 
 HOW HE LIED TO HER HUSBAND— Bernard Shaw. The theme of the 
 eternal triangle is given an unexpected and thoroughly amusing treat- 
 ment. An excellent and rather easy farce, especially recommended. 2 
 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy interior. Published with The Man of 
 Destiny. Brentano 's. 75c. 
 
 -HOW THE VOTE WAS WON— Cicely Hamilton and Christopher St. 
 John. A very clever and entertaining suffrage sketch — an easy, good 
 humored comedy. 2 men, 8 women. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 =:THE HUNDREDTH TRICK— Beulah M. Dix (in Allison's Lad and 
 Other Martial Interludes). A tensely dramatic episode of the Irish 
 rebellion in the time of Elizabeth. The play has a tragic ending and 
 requires strong emotional acting. Especially recommended to expe- 
 rienced amateurs. 4 men. Costumes of the time. Setting: an interior. 
 Henry Holt. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 For volume contents see Allison's Lad. 
 
 * HYACINTH HALVEY— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). An 
 
 excellent comedy of Irish villagers, amusing and not difficult when 
 the Irish dialect is mastered. 4 men, 2 women. Setting: outside the 
 village post office. Luce. $1.75. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Spreading the News, The Eising of the Moon, The 
 Jackdaw, The Workhouse Ward, The Travelling Man, and The Goal 
 Gate. 
 
 Published separately by Maunsel. 25c. 
 
 * ICI ON PARLE FRANCAIS— Thomas J. Williams. A popular and easy 
 
 farce of an Englishman who hopes to attract boarders among foreign 
 travellers by learning "French before Breakfast." 3 men, 4 women. 
 Easy interior setting. Baker. 25c. 
 
 IN FAR BOHEMIA— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po ' Wliite Trash). A 
 rather difficult romantic comedy offering good parts. 1 man, 2 ■women. 
 Setting: a bare room in a city lodging house. Duffield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 For contents of volume see Po' White Trash. 
 
 IN HONOR BOUND— Sidney Grundy. A rather difficult play, but dra- 
 matic and effective. Not suited to high schools. One very good man's 
 part. 2 men, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. Baker, and French. 
 25c. 
 
 IN THE ZONE— Eugene G. O'Neill (in The Moon of the Caribbees). A 
 realistic serious comedy of the life of seamen on an ammunition ship 
 during the World War. Difficult. 9 men. Setting: a seaman's fore- 
 castle on a tramp steamer. Boiii and Liveright. $1.35. Permission 
 from author.
 
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 SIX FAIRY PLAYS FOR CHILDREN— Xetta Syrctt. A collection of 
 l>lays for from 4 to '20 child actors. The iilays are rather elaborate 
 ami oontaiu rather wordy poetic speeches but are effective for older 
 children and offer an opportunity for some very pretty stage effects 
 and music and dancinp. John Lane. $1.00. 
 
 Volume contains: The Dream Lady, Little Bridget, White Magic, 
 The Gift of the Fairies, The Wonderful Rose, and In Arcady. 
 
 STORIES TO ACT — Frances Gillespy Wickes. An excellent dramatic 
 reader, in large print, especially recommended as a supi)lementary 
 reader. There are stories in narrative form for the children to drama- 
 tize themselves, as well as dramatizations. The volume contains 36 
 stories, all from standard diild literature. Eand McXally. -loc. 
 
 WHAT SHALL WE PLAY?— Fannie Wyche Dunn. Tiiis book :s valuable 
 as a supplementary reader, being in large print, and is an excellent 
 tool for the encouragement of original dramatization. The ))lays, all 
 from child classics, make easy and entertaining performances. From 
 5 to 17 actors. Macmillan. 60c. 
 
 Volume contains The Sleeping Beauty, Tweedledum and Twee- 
 dledee, Cinderella, The Story of Joseph, The BroAvnies, Three Little 
 Christmas Waits, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, and Gluck's Visitor. 
 
 SINGLE PLAYS 
 
 ALICE IN WONDERLAND— Lewis Carroll (dramatized by Mrs. Burton 
 Harrison). An excellent play where it is desired to give parts to a 
 number of children of different grades. Despite the large cast the 
 jilay is easy to stage and very effective. 3 acts. 20 to 30 characters, or 
 more if desired. Costumes after the illustrations of the book. Retting: 
 a wood scene. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 THE BIRDS' CHRISTMAS CAROL— Kate Douglas Wiggin. With a feAv 
 older players to take the parts of the grown-ups this iday might easily 
 be given by children. 3 acts. 3 men, 3 women, 8 children. Settings: 
 easily arranged. Houghton Mifflin. 65c. Royalty. 
 
 CHOCOLATE CAKE AND BLACK SAND— Samuel Milbank Cauldwell 
 (in the volume of that titley. A delightfully humorous and entertain- 
 ing i»lay for children. A little girl eats too much chocolate cake and 
 the black sand of the Sandman gives her a marvelous dream. 4 charac- 
 ters. Costumes and setting easy. Putnam. $1.50. 
 See Short Plays in tlie general list. 
 
 THE CLANCEY KIDS — Tliacher H. Guild. A very funny easy play suited 
 to cJiildren. 2 acts. 18 girls. Setting: an exterior setting represent- 
 ing two adjacent back yards with a low fence Vjetween. Baker. 15e.
 
 Community Drama Service 53 
 
 THE FIRST THANKSGIVING DINNER— Marjorie B. Cooke. An his- 
 torical play, easy and effective tor cliildren between the sixth and 
 twelfth grades. 6 men, 6 women, and others. Costumes of the Pilgrims. 
 Setting: an easy interior. Dramatic Publishing Co. 25c. 
 
 THE FOREST PRINCESS— Constance D'xVrcy Mackay (in The Forest 
 Princess and Other Masques). A beautiful pageant-play which admits 
 of music and dancing and may be given by children. 3 acts. 20 char- 
 acters or more. Mediaeval costumes. Henry Holt. $1.35. 
 For volume contents see Long Plays in tlie general list. 
 
 HOLLY TREE INN — Charles Dickens (dramatized by Mrs. Oscar Berin- 
 ger). An excellent play adapted to older children, and appropriate to 
 a Cliristmas program. 3 men, 4 women. 18th century costumes. Set- 
 ting: an old-fashioned interior. French. 25c. 
 
 IHE INVENTION OF THE RAT TRAP— Samuel Milbank Cauldwoll (in 
 Chocolate Cake and Black Saiidj. This play might be presented by 
 children in the upper grades. It is a delightful fairy burlesque, easj' 
 to produce. 5 characters. Setting: an interior. The costumes are 
 Chinese but may be easily arranged. Putnam. $1.50. 
 See Short Plays in the general list. 
 
 THE "LITTLE WOMEN" PLAY— Louisa M. Alcott (adapted from the 
 book by Elizabeth L. Gould). This play may be adapted to younger 
 children. 2 acts. 1 man, 2 women, 7 children. Costumes of the Civil 
 War period. One simple interior setting. Little, Brown. 75e. 
 
 THE UNDOING OF GIANT HOTSTOFF— Samuel Milbank Cauldwell (in 
 Chocolate Cake and Black Sand). Easy to produce and delightful for 
 children. 4 characters. Costumes may be made at home. Setting: a 
 nursery. Putnam. $1.50. 
 
 See Short Plays in the general list. 
 
 WHY THE CHIMES RANG— Elizabeth A. McFadden (adapted from the 
 story by E. M. Alden). A beautiful Christmas play which may be 
 produced by children. 1 man, 1 woman, 2 children, and otlier charac- 
 ters. Mediaeval costumes. Setting: an interior. French. 25c. Royaltj' 
 $5.00 to $10.00,
 
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 ♦THE PIPER'S PAY — :Margaret Cameron. A worthy little comedy, espe- 
 cially rooommeiukHl for women. Easy and dramatic. 7 women. 
 Setting: a boudoir room. Dramatic Publisliing €o. 25c. 
 
 PLAYING WITH FIRE— Percival Wilde (in Dawn). A tenderly humorous 
 romantic conieily. not diilicult for actors who will appreciate the humor 
 of a fifteon-yoarold in love. 1 boy, 1 girl, 1 woman. Setting: i 
 kitchen. Henry Holt. $1.35. Royalty. Single play from Baker. 30c. 
 Volume includes Dawn, Tlie Noble Lord, The Traitor, A House of 
 Cards, Playing with Fire, and The Finger of God. 
 
 PO* WHITE TRASH— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po' White Trash). A 
 tragedy ot tlie ])Oor wliite class. Difficult and not suitable for liigh 
 school. 4 men, 4 women. Setting: the exterior of a dilapidated cabin. 
 Duffield. $1.50. Royalty. 
 
 Volume contains In Far Bohemia, The End of the Way, A Comedie 
 Royall, A Bit of Instruction, A Song at the Castle, Eohan the Silent, 
 At the Barricade, and Galatea of the Toy Shop. 
 
 POLYXENA — Samuel A. Eliot (adapted from Euripides' Hecuba in Little 
 Tlicater Classics, I). A one-act arrangement of the Greek tragedy, 
 very impressive and beautiful. Requires simplicity and skill in acting. 
 3 men, 5 women, attendants and chorus. Greek costumes. Setting may 
 be easily arranged. I^ittle, Brown. .$1.50. 
 
 Volume includes A Christmas Miracle-Play, Doctor Faustus, Rich- 
 ardo and Viola, and The Sclieming Lieutenant. 
 
 * THE POST OFFICE— Rabindranath Tagore. A beautiful and poetic 
 
 I»lay, not too diflicult for high schools. 2 acts. 8 men, 1 girl, 1 boy. 
 
 East Indian costumes. One simple interior setting. Macmillan. $1.00. 
 Permission from French. 
 
 THE POSTSCRIPT— Kiiiile Augier (translated by Barrett H. Clark). A 
 brilliant French comedy, one of tlie best one-act plays, especially 
 recommended to older players. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: a handsome 
 interior. French. 25c. 
 
 *A POT OF BROTH— William Butler Yeats (in Vol. II, Plays for an 
 Iri.sh Theatre;. A deliciously quaint and humorous comedy, easy and 
 especially recommended. 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: a cottage interior. 
 Macmillan. $].2.'5. Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes The Hour Glass, and Cathleen Ni Houlihan. 
 
 THE PRINCE OF COURT PAINTERS— Constance D'Arcy Mackay (in 
 The Beau of Bath;. A serious little play, in verse, of the return of 
 Rf-mney to his country wife. 1 man, 1 woman, 1 child. Costumes of 
 the ISth century. Henry Holt. $1.50. 
 
 For volume contents see The Beau of Bath.
 
 Community Drama Service 37 
 
 THE MEDICINE SHOW— Stuart Walker (in Portmanteau Plays). Ex- 
 cellent little comedy for skilled character actors. .3 men. Simple set- 
 ting. Stewart. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume includes The Trimplet, Nevertheless, and The Six Who 
 Pass While the Lentils Boil. 
 
 THE MERRY MERRY CUCKOO— Jeannette Marks (in Three Welsh 
 
 Plays). A beautifully human tragic play, requiring naturalness and 
 
 restraint in acting. 3 men, 2 women. Setting: a rather difficult 
 
 exterior scene. Little, Bro^NTi. $L00. Permission from ])uhlisher. 
 
 Volume includes The Deacon's Hat, and Welsh Honeymoon. 
 
 *A MIRACLE OF SAINT ANTHONY— Maurice Maeterlinck (in A 
 Miracle of Saint Anthony and Other Plays). A delightful comedy of 
 high literary excellence. Effective and not difficult. 2 scenes. 7 men, 
 4 women, guests. Settings : 2 easy interiors. Boni and Liveright. 75c. 
 
 MISS CIVILIZATION— Eichard Harding Davis. Difficult comedy. 4 men, 
 1 Avoman. Elaborate setting. Preneh. 25c. 
 
 *MISS DOULTON'S ORCHIDS— Margaret Cameron. A clever comedy, 
 easy and amusing. 3 men, 3 women. Setting : an interior. French. 
 25c. 
 
 A MODERN MASQUE— Mary MacMillan (in Short Plays). A literary 
 satirical fantasy introducing authors and spirits. Especially suited to 
 literary societies. 3 men, 4 women. Costumes of the character repre- 
 sented. Setting: a Avood scene. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Ring, The Eose, Luck? 
 Entr' Acte, A Woman's a Woman for A' That, A Fan and Two Can- 
 dlesticks, The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 MODESTY— Paul Hervieu (translated by Barrett H. Clark). A romantic 
 comedy, humorous and cleverly satirical. Easj\ 2 men, 1 woman. 
 Easy interior setting. French. 25c. 
 
 MRS. PAT AND THE LAW— Mary Aldis (in Plays for Small Stages). 
 Excellent comedy with underlying seriousness. Not very difficult and 
 especially recommended for experienced amateurs. 2 men, 2 women, 
 a boy. Easy interior setting. Duffield. $1.25. 
 
 Volume includes The Drama Class of Tankaha, Extreme Unction, 
 The Letter, and Temperament. 
 
 NANCE OLDFIELD— Charles Eeade (arranged from the story. Art: A 
 Dramatic Tale). A romantic comedy of stage life, dramatic and effec- 
 tive but difficult. Requires a skilled actress for Nance. 3 men, 2 women. 
 Costumes of 1706. Setting: a handsome interior. Baker. 15c. 
 
 *THE NATIVITY AND ADORATION CYCLE OF THE CHESTER 
 MYSTERIES — Edited by Frank Conroy and Roy Mitchell (as per-
 
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 Tlie Twig of Thorn 
 Washington 's First Defeat 
 Wheji Love is Young 
 Wliere But in America 
 
 Will O' the Wisp 
 
 A Woman 's a Woman for A 
 
 The Wonder Hat 
 
 That 
 
 PLAYS OF CLASSIC COSTUME 
 LONG PLAYS 
 
 Alexander and CamiJaspe 
 
 Alkestis 
 
 Antigone 
 
 The Arraignment of Paris 
 
 Helena's Husband 
 
 Lysistrata 
 
 Medea 
 
 Phormio 
 
 The Trojan Women 
 
 The Twins 
 
 SHORT PLAYS 
 Polyxena 
 
 MORE DIFFICULT PLAYS ESPECIALLY 
 RECOMMENDED 
 
 LONG PLAYS 
 
 The Admirable Crichton 
 
 Alice Sit-By-The-Fire 
 
 Arms and the Man 
 
 The Arrow-Maker 
 
 The Bankrupt 
 
 Candida 
 
 C.\Tano de Bergerac 
 
 David Garrick 
 
 The Devil's Discipline 
 
 An Enemy of tlie People 
 
 Eyvind of the Hills 
 
 The Fan 
 
 Giles Corey, Yeoman 
 
 The Great Divide 
 
 The Harliquinade 
 
 Henrj- V 
 
 The Importance of Being Earnest 
 
 Lady Windermere's Fan 
 
 Little Eyolf 
 
 The Little Minister 
 
 Love's Comedy 
 
 Marlowe 
 
 Marj- Goes First 
 
 Master Pierre Patelin 
 
 The Merchant Gentleman 
 
 Milestones 
 
 Monsieur Beaucaire 
 
 Monsieur Poirier 's Son-iu-Law 
 
 The Pigeon 
 
 Pillars of Society 
 
 The' Pine Tree 
 
 The Professor's Love Story 
 
 Quality Street 
 
 Ralph Roister Doister 
 
 Richelieu 
 
 Rip A'an Winkle 
 
 Sakuntala 
 
 The Scarecrow 
 
 The School for Scandal 
 
 The Siiocmaker's Holidaj^ 
 
 The Silver Box 
 
 Strife 
 
 Tomorrow 
 
 Tlie Tragedy of Xan 
 
 Trelawney of the Wells 
 
 Washington 
 
 What Every Woman Knows 
 
 The Witching Hour 
 
 The Yellow Jacket 
 
 You Never Can Tell
 
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 SHORT PLAYS 
 
 America Passes By 
 
 The Anniversary 
 
 The Bear 
 
 Beauty and the Jacobin 
 
 Behind a Watteau Picture 
 
 Blind 
 
 The Bogie !Meu 
 
 Bound East For Cardiff 
 
 The Bracelet 
 
 A Christmas Miracle-Play 
 
 The Clod 
 
 Coats 
 
 Darner's Gold 
 
 The Deacon's Hat 
 
 The Dear Departed 
 
 Doctor Faustus 
 
 Dregs 
 
 The Eternal Masculine 
 
 Fame and the Poet 
 
 The Feast of the Holy Innocents 
 
 The Florist Shop 
 
 Free Speech 
 
 Fritzchen 
 
 The Full Moon 
 
 The Glittering Gate 
 
 The Goal 
 
 Hattie 
 
 Helena's Husband 
 
 Her Tongue 
 
 How He Lied to Her Husband 
 
 Hyacinth Halvey 
 
 In the Zone 
 
 The Jackdaw 
 
 The Land of Heart's Desire 
 
 The Land of the "Free" 
 
 Lima Beans 
 
 The Locked Chest 
 
 The Lost Silk Hat 
 
 Maid of France 
 
 The Man on the Kerb 
 
 The Man Who Married 
 
 a Dumb Wife 
 The Medicine Show 
 The Merry Merry Cuckoo 
 A Miracle of Saint Antony 
 Miss Civilization 
 Modesty 
 
 Mrs. Pat and the Law 
 The Nativity and Adoration Cjele 
 The Neighbors 
 A Night at an Inn 
 The Old Lady Shows Her Medals 
 Pantaloon 
 Playing with Fire 
 The Postscript 
 The Proposal 
 The Eescue 
 Eiders to the Sea 
 The Eising of the Moon 
 Eosalind 
 Ej'land 
 
 The Shadow of the Glen 
 The Shadowed Star 
 The Six Who Pass While 
 
 the Lentils Boil 
 The Slave with Tavo Faces 
 Spreading the News 
 Suppressed Desires 
 The Swan Song 
 Tlie Terrible Meek 
 The Tinker's Wedding 
 A Tragedian in Spite of Himself 
 The Travelling Man 
 The Twelve Pound Look 
 The Well of the Saints 
 Welsh Honej'moon 
 Where the Cross is Made 
 The Will 
 
 Will O' the Wisp 
 The Wonder Hat 
 The Workhouse Ward
 
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 hoys with experience. 3 men. Costumes of the time. Setting: a room 
 in an old chateau. Henry Holt. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 For volume contents see Allison 's Lad. 
 
 *A SONG AT THE CASTLE— Evelyn G. Sutherland (in Po' White 
 Trash). An appealing comedy of historic and romantic interest, in 
 the time of conquest of Ireland by Cornwallis. 6 men, 2 women. Cos- 
 tumes of the period. Setting: a drawing room in Dublin Castle. Duf- 
 field. $L50. Royalty. 
 
 Kor contents of volume see Po' White Trash. 
 
 ♦SPOILING THE BROTH— Bertha N. Giaham (in Spoiling the Broth 
 and Uther Inlays). An especially recommended farce, not difficult 
 except for the cockney dialect. Excellent opportunity for character 
 work. Tlie i)lot concerns a love potion and a patent drink cure. 2 
 men, 2 women. Retting: a kitchen. French. 50c. Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes The Rose with a Thorn, The Land of the "Free," 
 The Little Red Box, Pitch and Toss, Oh, the Press! and Taffy's 
 Wife. 
 
 ♦SPREADING THE NEWS— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). A 
 finely liuman comedy of village gossip. Especially recommended for 
 amateurs as offering an unusual opportunity for characterization. 7 
 men, 3 women. Setting: the outskirts of a country fair. Luce. $1.75. 
 Permission from French. 
 
 Volume includes Hyacinth Halvey, The Rising of the Moon, The 
 Jackdaw, The Workhouse Ward, The Travelling !Man, and The Goal 
 Gate. 
 
 Puldished separately by Maunsel. 25c. 
 
 THE STEPMOTHER— Arnold Bennett (in Polite Farces). Clever social 
 comedy. 2 men, 2 women. Simple interior setting. Doran. $1.00. 
 Royalty. 
 
 Volume includes A Good Woman, and A Question of Sex. 
 
 SUNSET — .Jerome K. Jerome. A serious comedy, not difficult. Good 
 jiart.". Requires one especially skilled actress. 3 men, 3 women. 
 Simjile interior sftting. Baker, and Dramatic I-ublishing Co. 15c. 
 
 SUPPRESSED DESIRES— George Cram Cook and Susan Glaspell. A 
 modern comedy satirizing the fads of New Tliouglit and dream analysis. 
 A verj' clever little farce, especially recommended for older actors. 2 
 scenes. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: a studio room. Shay. 50c. Per- 
 mission from Provincetown Players. Provincetown, Massachusetts. 
 
 THE SWAN SONG— Anton Tchekoff (translated by Marian Fell in Plays, 
 S<Ti<;.H i). A HJinide dramatic ejjisode of serious tone. Requires expe- 
 rienced acting but is easy to stage. 2 men. Setting: a deserted country 
 theatre stage. Scribner. $1.35. 
 
 Volume contains Uncle Vanja, Ivanoff, and The Sea-Gull.
 
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 THE PROPOSAL— Anton Tchekoff (translated by Julius West in Plays, 
 Series TI). A very amusing comedy of Russian peasants, not difficult 
 aside from the reproduction of the local atmosphere. Especially recom- 
 mended. 2 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy interior. Seribner. .$1..35. 
 Single play, entitled A Marriage Proposal, from French. 25c. 
 
 Volume includes On the High Road, The Wedding, The Bear, A 
 Tragedian in Spite of Himself, The Anniversary, The Three Sisters, 
 and the Cherry Orchard. 
 
 THE RESCUE— Rita Creighton Smith (in Plays of the Harvard Dramatic 
 Club). A tense drama requiring experienced actors. Not suitable to 
 high scliools. 3 women. Simple interior setting. Brentano 's. $1.00. 
 Permission from the Washington Square Players, Comedy Theatre, 
 New York City. 
 
 Volume includes The Florist Shop, The Bank Account, and America 
 Passes By. 
 
 * THE REVOLT — Ellis Parker Butler. An excellent easj- farce, satirizing 
 the Militant Suffragettes. Especially adapted to high school. 8 women. 
 Sim]ile interior setting. French. 25c. 
 
 EIDERS TO THE SEA— J. M. Synge. Irish tragedy requiring exceptional 
 acting. 1 man, 3 Avomen, fislierf oik. Setting : a cottage of an Irish 
 fisherman with nets, etc. Luce. 60c. Permission from publisher. 
 
 THE RING — Mary MacMillan (in Short Plays). An appealing romantic 
 comedy of the time of Elizabeth. Actable and not difficult. 7 men, 
 3 women. Costumes of the period. Interior setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Rose, Luck? Entr'Acte, 
 A Woman's a Woman for A' That, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, A 
 Modern ]\rasque. The Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 THE RISING OF THE MOON— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). 
 A little sketch of the Irish rebels who long for the freedom of their 
 countrj'. 4 men. Setting : the side of a quay, requires some ingenuity 
 but may be effectively contrived. Luce. $1.75. Permission from 
 French. 
 
 Volume includes Spreading the News, Hyacinth Halvey, The Jack- 
 daw, The Workhouse Ward, The Travelling ^Nfan, and The Goal Gate. 
 
 Published separately by Maunsel. 25c. 
 
 THE ROADHOUSE IN ARDEN— rhilip Moeller (in Five Somewhat 
 Historical Plays). A clever but rather sophisticated satire on the 
 characters of Shakespeare's plays and the controversy over Shake- 
 speare and Bacon. 4 men, 2 women. Costumes of the time. 
 Setting: a tavern interior. Knopf. $1.50. Permission from author. 
 Volume includes Helena 's Husband, The Little Supper, Sisters of 
 Susannah, and Pokev
 
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 Down, Olipliant 
 Doyle, Arthur Couau 
 Dunsany, Lord 
 
 Eliot, Samuel A. (.ed.) 
 
 Euripides 
 
 Fenn, Frederick 
 Field, Eachel L. 
 Fitch, Clyde 
 
 France, Anatole 
 
 Gale, Zona 
 Galsworthy, John 
 
 Gaskell, Mrs. 
 Gates, Eleanor 
 Gerstenberg, Alice 
 Gillette, William 
 Goldoni, Carlo 
 Goldsmith, Oliver 
 
 Graham, Bertha N. 
 
 Gregorj-. Lady 
 
 The Mitker of Dreams 
 
 Waterloo 
 
 Fame and the Poet 
 
 The Glittering Gate 
 
 The Lost Silk Hat 
 
 A Xight at an Inn 
 
 Abraham and Isaac 
 
 A Christmas IMiracle Play 
 
 Doctor Faustus 
 
 Patelin 
 
 Polj-xena 
 *Alkestis 
 *Medea 
 *Tlie Trojan Woman 
 
 'Op O' My Thumb 
 
 Tliree Pills in a Bottle 
 *Beau Brummel 
 
 *Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines 
 *Nathan Hale 
 *The Truth 
 
 The Man Who Married a 
 Dumb Wife 
 
 The Neighbors 
 "The Pigeon 
 *The Silver Box 
 *Strife 
 
 *Thc Ladies of Cranford 
 *The Poor Little Rich Girl 
 
 Overtones 
 * Secret Service 
 *The Fan 
 
 *She Stoops to Conquer 
 *The Vicar of Wakefield 
 
 The Land of the "Free" 
 
 Oh, the Press! 
 
 The Rose with a Tliorn 
 
 Spoiling the Broth 
 
 Taffy's Wife 
 
 The Bogie Men 
 
 Coats 
 
 Darner's Gold 
 
 The Full Moon 
 
 Hyacinth Halvey 
 
 The Jackdaw 
 
 Tlie Rising of the Moon 
 
 Spreading the News 
 
 The Travelling Man 
 
 Tlie Workhouse Ward
 
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 Grundy, Sidney 
 
 Guild, Thacher H. 
 Halman, Doris F. 
 Hamilton, Cicely 
 
 Hawkridge, Winifred 
 Hawtrcy, Charles 
 Hazleton, George C. 
 Hecht, Ben 
 Hertz, Henrik 
 Hervieu, Paul 
 Hoffman, Phoebe 
 Holbrook, Eichard (ed.) 
 Hope, Anthony 
 Houghton, Stanley 
 
 Housman, Laurence 
 
 Howard, Bronson 
 Howard, Keble 
 Ibsen, Henrik 
 
 Ilsley, S. Marshall 
 Irving, Washington 
 Izuma, Takeda 
 Jennings, Gertrude 
 Jerome, Jerome K. 
 
 Jones, Henry Arthur 
 
 Jonson, Ben 
 
 Kalidasa 
 
 Kennedy, Charles Eann 
 
 Kinkead, Cleves 
 
 Kiper, Florence 
 
 Klein, Charles 
 
 Knowles, James Sheridan 
 
 In Honor Bound 
 
 Man Proposes 
 *A Pair of Spectacles 
 
 Tlie Clancey Kids 
 
 Will O' the Wisp 
 
 How the Vote Was Won 
 *Just to Get Married 
 
 The Florist Shop 
 *The Private Secretary 
 *The Yellow Jacket 
 
 The Wonder Hat 
 
 King Rene's Daughter 
 
 Modesty 
 
 Martha's JMourning 
 *Master Pierre Patelin 
 *The Adventure of Lady LTrsula 
 
 The Dear Departed 
 
 The Fifth Commandment 
 *The Chinese Lantern 
 * Prunella 
 *Shenendoah 
 
 Come Michaelmas 
 *An Enemy of the People 
 *Little Eyolf 
 *LoTe's Comedy 
 *Pillars of Society 
 
 The Feast of the Holy Innocents 
 *Rip Van Winkle 
 *The Pine Tree 
 
 Between the Soup and the Savoury 
 
 Barbara 
 *Fanny and the Servant Problem 
 
 Fennel 
 *]\Iiss Hobbs 
 
 Sunset 
 
 The Goal 
 
 Her Tongue 
 *The Manoeuvres of Jane 
 *Mary Goes First 
 *The Sad Shepherd 
 *Sakuntala 
 
 The Terrible Meek 
 
 The Four-Flushers 
 
 Cinderelline 
 *The Lion and the Mouse 
 *The Third Degree 
 *The Love-Chase
 
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 WHERE THE CROSS IS MADE— Eu-ono G. O'Neill (in The IMoon of 
 the Caribbees). A strong portrayal of the m;!'! obsession ol' an old 
 seaman's mind by a hnnt for pirate treasure. Difficult, (i men, 1 
 woman. Setting: a room fitted as a ship "cabin." Boni and Live- 
 right. $1.35. Permission from author. 
 
 Volume contains The Moon of the Caribbees, Bound East for Car- 
 diff, The Long Voyage Home, Tn the Zone, Tie, and The Rope. 
 
 *WHY THE CHIMES RANG— Elizabeth A. McFadden (adapted from 
 tlie story by K. M. Allien). A beautiful Christmas play. The ))roduc- 
 tion may be as elaborate or simjile as desired and full staging direc- 
 tions are given. Especially recommended for schools. J man, 1 woman, 
 
 2 children, lords, ladies, etc. Mediaeval costumes. Setting : an interior. 
 French. 25c. Royalty $5.0n to $10.00. 
 
 THE WILL — J. M. Barrie (in Half Hours). A serious play in three scenes. 
 Esjiecially recommended to experienced amateurs. 4 men, 1 woman. A 
 simple interior setting. Scribner. $1.25. Permission from publisher. 
 Volume includes Pantaloon, The Twelve Pound Look, and Rosa- 
 lind. 
 
 WILL 0' THE WISP— Doris F. Halman (in Mayorga's Representative 
 One-Act Plays). A serious play of poetic cpiality, with excellent char- 
 acterization and strong a])peal to the imagination. Rather difficult. 
 4 women. Setting: a farndiouse interior. Ijittle, Brown. $2.50. Per- 
 mission from author, 32 Webster St., Brookline, Mass. 
 
 -A WOMAN'S A WOMAN FOR A' THAT— Mary MacMillan (in Short 
 Plays). A comedy of a woman doctor and lier patient. Lively, jiot 
 diflicult. 2 men, 3 women. Interior setting. Stewart. $1.50. 
 
 Volume includes The Shadowed Star, The Ring, The Rose, Luck? 
 Entr' Acte, A Fan and Two Candlesticks, A Modern Masque, The 
 Futurists, and The Gate of Wishes. 
 
 THE WONDER HAT— Ben Hecht, and Kenneth K. Goodman (in May- 
 orga's Representative One-Act Plays). An ingenious farce of the 
 Pierrot and Columbine story, picturesque but rather difficult to act. 
 
 3 men, 2 women. Costumes in character. Setting: a ])ark. Little, 
 Brown. $2.50. Permission from Stage Guild, Railway Exchange Build- 
 ing, Chicago. 
 
 <^THE WORKHOUSE WARD— Lady Gregory (in Seven Sliort Plays). 
 A verj' humorous little comedy which requires good acting. 2 men, 1 
 woman. Setting: a poorhonse Avard. Luce. $1.75. PeDuission from 
 French. 
 
 Volume includes Spreading the News, Hyacinth Halvey, The Rising 
 of the Moon, 'J'hr; .lackdaw. The Travelling Man, ami 'i'hc Goal Gate. 
 Published separately by Maunsel. 25c.
 
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 TAFFY'S WIFE— Bertha N. Graham (in Spoiling tlie Brothj. A rather 
 difficult serious play of an ardent young socialist who has become a 
 counterfeiter and his wife, a private detective, who has been assigned 
 to the case. Tensely dramatic. .2 men, 1 woman. Setting: an easy 
 interior. French. oOc. Royalty. 
 
 For volume contents see Spoiling the Broth. 
 
 THE TERRIBLE MEEK— Charles Rann Kennedy. An episode of thb 
 Crucifixion, to be played on a dark stage by three voices. Very im- 
 pressive and not difficult. Harper. $1.00. 
 
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 * THIRTEEN— Mrs. Barry Pain (in Short Plays for Amateur Acting). 
 
 Easy and amusing comedy, the frantic efforts of a young wife to avoid 
 thirteen at a table. 1 man, 2 women. Setting: an easy interior. Pinkej. 
 60c. For American importer address Frcncii. 
 
 Volume includes The Hat, Trust, A Lesson in Pearls, A Vicious 
 Circle, and Undecided. 
 
 * THREE PILLS IN A BOTTLE— Rachel L. Field (in Plays, of the 47 
 
 Workshop). An actable little fantasy of liigh quality, moderately easy. 
 5 men, 3 women. Interior setting with street seen through window. 
 Brentano's. $1.00. Permission from 47 Workshop, Harvard College. 
 Volume includes ' ' The Good JNIen Do, ' ' Two Crooks and a Lady, 
 and Free Speech. 
 
 THE TINKER'S WEDDING— J. M. Synge. Irish comedy of high literary 
 
 quality. For advanced actors. 2 acts. 2 men, 2 women. 
 Exterior setting. Luce. 75c. Permission from publisher. 
 
 TRADITION— George IMiddleton (in Tradition and Other One-Act Plays). 
 A serious play with excellent characterization and tense situation 
 though little action. Difficult, 1 man, 2 women. Easy setting. Henry 
 Holt. $1.35. Single play from French. 25c. Royalty $10.00 to French. 
 Volume includes On Bail, Tlieir Wife. Waiting, The Cheat of Pity, 
 and Mothers. 
 
 A TRAGEDIAN IN SPITE OF HIMSELF— Anton Tchekoff (translated 
 by Julius West, in Plays, Series II). The situation of a commuting 
 husband overloaded witii packages for his family is very amusing. 
 The main actor must be good at characterization as the play is almost 
 a monologue. Especially recommended. 2 men. Setting: a room in 
 a flat in St. Petersburg. Seribner. $1.35. 
 
 Volume includes On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding. 
 The Bear, The Anniversary. Tiie Three Sisters, and The Cherry Or- 
 chard. 
 
 THE TRAVELLING MAN— Lady Gregory (in Seven Short Plays). A 
 beautiful miracle play. Playe'd with simplicity and feeling it is re- 
 markably effective. Especially recommended. 1 man, 1 woman. 1 cliild. 
 Setting: an interior. 'Luce. $1.75. Permission from French.
 
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 Shakespeare, William 
 
 Shaw, Bernard 
 
 Sheridan, Richard B. 
 
 Sigurjonssou, Johann 
 Smith, Grace E. 
 Smith, Rita Creighton 
 Smith, Winchell 
 Sophocles 
 
 Spencer, Frances P. 
 Stevens, Thomas "Wood 
 Sudermann, Hermann 
 
 Sutherland, Evelyn G. 
 
 Sutro, Alfred 
 
 Swartout, Norman Lee 
 Synge, J. M. 
 
 Tagore, Rabindranath 
 Tarkington, Booth 
 
 Tchekoff, Anton 
 
 *I\lerry Wives of Windsor 
 
 *A Midsummer Night 's Dream 
 
 *Much Ado About Nothing 
 
 *Romeo and Juliet 
 
 *The Taming of the iSlirow 
 
 * Twelfth Night 
 
 *Two Gentlemen of A'^erona 
 
 *The Winter's Tale 
 
 *Arms and the Maa 
 
 •Candida. 
 
 *Captain Brassbound's Conversion 
 
 *The Devil's Disci])line 
 
 How He Lied to Her Husband 
 *]^Iajor Barbara 
 *You Can Never Tell 
 *Tlie Rivals 
 
 *The School for Scandal 
 *Eyvind of the Hills 
 
 The Arrow-Maker 's Daughter 
 
 Tlie Rescue 
 *Tlie Fortune Hunter 
 *Antigone 
 
 Dregs 
 
 Ryland 
 
 The Eternal Masculine 
 
 The Far-Away Princess 
 
 Fritzchen 
 
 A Bit of Instruction 
 
 A Comedie Royall 
 
 The End of the Way 
 
 Galatea of the Toy-Sliop 
 
 In Far Boliemia 
 
 Po' White Trash 
 
 A Song at the Castle 
 
 Tlie Bracelet 
 
 Tlie ]\ran on the Kerb 
 
 A !^^arri^ge Has Been Arranged 
 *TliP Arrival of Kitty 
 
 Riders to tlie Sea 
 
 The Shadow of the Glen 
 
 Tlie Tinker's Wedding 
 
 The Well of tlie Saints 
 
 The Post C)ffice 
 
 Beauty and the .Taco})in 
 *Tlie Man from Home 
 •^fonsieur Beaucaire 
 
 The Anniversary
 
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 Tcliekoff, Anton 
 
 Tennyson, Alfred 
 Terence 
 Tlionias, A. E. 
 Tlidiiias, Augustus 
 
 Tinsley, Lily 
 Udall, Nicholas 
 Walker, Alice Johnstone 
 
 Walker, Stuart 
 
 Warren. ]\rarie J. 
 
 Werner 
 
 Wiggin, Kate Douglas 
 
 Wilde, Oscar 
 
 Wilde, Percival 
 
 Wilkins, Mary E. 
 Williams, Thomas J. 
 Wolff, Oscar M. 
 Yeats, William ]'>ut]('r 
 
 The Bear 
 
 The Proposal 
 
 The Swan Song 
 
 A Tragedian in Sidte of Himself 
 *The Princess 
 *Piiormio 
 
 *Her Husband 'b Wife 
 ^Alabama 
 'Arizona 
 *The Witching Hour 
 
 Cinders 
 *Eali)h Roister Doister 
 
 Christopher Columbus 
 
 La Fayette, the Friend of America 
 
 The Long Knives in Illinois 
 *The Lady of the Weeping 
 Willow Tree 
 
 The ^Medicine Show 
 
 Nevertheless 
 
 The Six Who Pass While the 
 Lentils Boil 
 
 The Trimplet 
 
 Tlie Very Naked Boy 
 'The Elopement of Ellen 
 
 The Twig of Thorn 
 
 The Obstinate Family 
 'The Birds' Christmas Carol 
 
 The Old Peabody Pew 
 *The Importance of Being Earnest 
 *Lady Windermere's Fan 
 
 The Noble Lord 
 
 Playing with Fire 
 "Giles Corey, Yeoman 
 
 lei On Parle Fran^ais 
 
 Where But in America 
 
 Cathleen Ni Houlihan 
 
 The Hour-Glass 
 
 The Land of Heart's Desire 
 
 A Pot of Broth
 
 Addresses of Publishers of Plays Listed 
 
 American Book CoTiipany, 100 Waslnngton Square, New York City. 
 American Play Company. 33 West 42d St., New York City. 
 American-Scandinavian Foundation, 25 West 45th Street, New York City. 
 Egmont Arens, Wasliingtou Square Booksliop, 17 West 8th Street, New 
 York City. 
 
 Arrow Publisliing Company, 106 West 55th Street, New York City. 
 
 Walter H. Baker and Company, 5 Hamilton Place, Boston, Massachusetts. 
 
 Eobbs-ilerrill Company, 18 East Vermont Street, Tiidianajiolis, Indiana. 
 
 Boni and Liveright, 105 West 40th Street, New York City. 
 
 Bientano's, 5th Avenue and 27th Street, New York City. 
 
 1 he Century Company, 853 Fourth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 Dodd, ^read and Com]iany, 4th Avenue and 30th Street, New York City. 
 
 George H. Doran Company, 244 Madison Avenue, New York City. 
 
 Doubleday, Page and Company, Garden City, New York. 
 
 Prainatic Publishing Company, 542 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illi- 
 nois. 
 
 Duffield and Company, 211 East lOtli Street, New York City. 
 
 E. P. Dutton and Company, 681 Fiftli Avenue, New York Citj'. 
 
 4 7 Workshop, Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 
 
 Samuel French, 28-30 West 38th Street, New York City. 
 
 Harper and Brothers, 325 Pearl Street, New York City. 
 
 Henry Holt and Comi)any, 19 West 44th Street, New York City. 
 
 Houghton Mifflin Companj', 4 Park Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 
 
 Kuebsch, 32 West 58th Street, New York City. 
 
 Jewish Publication Society of America, Broad Street and Girard Avenue, 
 Pliiladelpliia, Pennsylvania. 
 
 Mitchell Kennerly, Park Avenue and 59th Street, New York City- 
 Alfred A. Knopf, 220 West 42nd Street, New York City. 
 
 John Lane Company, 116 West 32nd Street, New York City. 
 
 Little, Brown and Company, 34 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 
 
 Longmans, Green and Company, 4th Avenue and 30th Street New York 
 City. 
 
 John W. Luce and Company, 212 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 
 
 The Macmillan Company, 66 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 Maunsel and Company, Dublin. (For American importers refer to French.) 
 
 Penn Publishing Company, 025 Filbert Street, Pliiladelpliia, Pennsylvania. 
 
 Leroj' Phillips, 15 Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachu-setts. 
 
 Putnam Sons, 2 West 45th Street, New York City. 
 
 Jvaiid-McXalh' and Company, Rand-McNally Building, Chicago, Illinois. 
 
 Sanger and Jordan, 1432 Broadway, New ^'ork City.
 
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 Cliarles Seribner 's Sons, 597 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 frank Shay, 17 West Sth Street, New York City. 
 
 Stewart and Kiilil. IiM I^ast Fifth Avoiiue. Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 Frederick A. Stokes Company, 443 Fourth Avenue, New York City. 
 
 Tlie Sunrise Turn, 51 East 44tli Street, New York City. 
 
 T'liiversity of Cliicago Press, Chicago, Illinois. 
 
 James T. White. 70 Fiftli Avenue, New York City. 
 
 Yale University Drauuitic Association, New Haven, Connecticut.
 
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