EDOUARD PAILLERON
Barrett H. (Barrett Harper) Clark translation
The author of “Le Monde où l’on s’ennuie” was born at Paris in 1834. Besides this, his masterpiece, he wrote numerous comedies, sentimental and satirical. Pailleron is in no way concerned with problems or “ideas”; he is content to depict the foibles and affectations of society, framing his observations into a harmonious and unified whole. This play was first produced, at Paris, in 1881, and has since held the stage.
The scenery and costumes are modern.
Owing to the large number of characters, some attention must be paid to the grouping of stage pictures. The stage-directions, if carefully followed, will supply sufficient information to enable the director to group the actors without difficulty.
THE ART OF BEING BORED
PERSONS IN THE PLAY
Bellac
Roger de Céran
Paul Raymond
Toulonnier
General de Briais
Virot
Francois
Saint-Réault
Gaiac
Melchior de Boines
Des Millets
Duchesse de Réville
Madame de Loudan
Jeanne Raymond
Lucy Watson
Suzanne de Villiers
Countess de Céran
Madame Arriégo
Madame de Boines
Madame de Saint-Réault
Scene: A drawing-room in Madame de Céran’s château at Saint Germain.
The Art of Being Bored