Act 2 — 40VAUDEVILLE SKETCHES
Reading edition
THE COWARD
A dramatic episode in 1 act, by Taylor Ewen. 5 male, 2 female characters. 1 interior scene. Time, about 30 minutes. A small-cast Western sketch so often desired. Arthur Royce, a telegraph operator in a Western state, a former Harvard student, now in league with two road agents, holds up the Overland Limited. Ongua, an Indian also a Harvard man who was basely treated by Royce while at Cambridge, is aware of his connection with the hold-up. What the road agents do and how Royce is saved by the Indian is dramatically told in this little sketch.
PRICE 25 CENTS
HIS DINNER FOR TWO
A playlet in 1 act, by Franklin Johnston. 1 male, 1 female character. 1 interior scene. Time, about 20 minutes. The perplexities of a young poet and his wife in financial distress. He discovers that their very last possible dinner is barely sufficient for one. To make sure that his wife shall have it alone, he pretends to have an engagement with friends. She, unaware of his self-denial, gets a little jealous of his preferring the society of friends and leaving her alone. He suddenly obtains lucrative employment and returns to tell her of it. A mere sketch, but admirably elaborated, and a charming analysis of individual character.
PRICE 15 CENTS
A CHANCE AT MIDNIGHT
A dramatic episode in 1 act, by Charles Stuart. 2 males, 1 female, and a non-speaking part for a five-year-old child. 1 interior scene. Time, 25 minutes. A powerful, dramatic sketch, wherein is told how a scoundrel attempts to blackmail a wife, and is foiled by an escaped convict.
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THE COON AND THE CHINK
A vaudeville sketch in 1 act, by Walter Carter. 2 male characters. 1 simple interior scene. Time, about 20 minutes if played straight, or longer according to dancing or singing specialties which may be introduced. This is a very bright dialogue between a negro and a Chinaman.
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A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE
A vaudeville sketch in 1 act, by George M. Rosener. 2 male, 1 female character. 1 simple interior scene. Time, about 45 minutes. A very clever little skit in which the pathetic and humorous are happily blended. The rôle of Lindy, the reporter, offers great scope for a bright, vivacious actress.
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A GENTLE TOUCH
A vaudeville sketch in 1 act, by Katharine Kavanaugh. 1 male, 1 female character. 1 interior scene. Time, about 30 minutes. Costumes modern. A very bright little cross-fire sketch between a retired major and a jolly soubrette.
PRICE 15 CENTS
A VAGABOND COUPLE
A vaudeville sketch in 1 act, by James Sweimler. 2 male characters. 1 plain interior scene. Time, about 20 minutes. A screamingly funny character sketch with opportunity for songs and specialties.
PRICE 15 CENTS