A. W. PINERO'S PLAYS. Uniformly Bound in Stiff Paper Covers, Price, 50 cents each. THE publication of the plays of this popular author, made feasible by the new Copyright Act, under which his valuable stage rights can be fully protected, enables us to offer to amateur actors a series of modern pieces of the highest class, all of which have met with distinguished success in the leading English and American theatres, and most of which are singularly well adapted for amateur performance. This publication was originally intended for the benefit of readers only, but the increasing demand for the plays for acting purposes has far outrun their merely literary success. With the idea of placing this excellent series within the reach of the largest possible number of amateur clubs, we have obtained authority to offer them for acting purposes at an author's royalty of Ten Dollars for Each Performance. This rate does not apply to professional performances, for which terms will be made known on application. THE AMAZONS. A Farcical Romance in Three Acts. By ARTHUR W. PINERO. Seven male and five female characters. Costumes, modern; scenery, an exterior and an interior, not at all difficult. This admirable farce is too well known through its recent performance by the Lyceum Theatre Company, New York, to need description. It is especially recommended to young ladies' schools and colleges. (1895.) THE CABINET MINISTER. A Farce in Four Acts. By Costumes, modern society; scenery, three interiors. genious in construction, and brilliant in dialogue. (1892.) DANDY DICK. A Farce in Three Acts. By ARTHUR W. PINERO. Seven male, four female characters. Costumes, modern; scenery, two interiors. This very amusing piece was another success in the New York and Boston theatres, and has been extensively played from manuscript by amateurs, for whom it is in every respect suited. It provides an unusual number of capital character parts, is very funny, and an excellent acting piece. Plays two hours and a half." (1893.) THE HOBBY HORSE. A Comedy in Three Acts. By ARTHUR W. PINERO. Ten male, five female characters. Scenery, two interiors and an exterior; costumes, modern. This piece is best known in this country through the admirable performance of Mr. John Hare, who produced it in all the principal cities. Its story presents a clever satire of false philanthropy, and is full of interest and humor. Well adapted for amateurs, by whom it has been successfully acted. Plays two hours and a half. (1892.) LADY BOUNTIFUL. A Play in Four Acts. By ARTHUR W. PINERO. Eight male and seven female characters. Costumes, modern; scenery, four interiors, not easy. A play of powerful sympathetic interest, a little sombre in key, but not unrelieved by humorous touches. (1892.) COSTUMES. JACK.-Velvet coat and vest, dark pants. Same throughout the play, but very poor and seedy in the last act. NOEL.-1st Act.-Same as Jack. 2d Act.-Stylish summer suit. 3d Act.-Dark suit, tall hat, etc. MAJOR WRANGLE.-Stylish suit, changing with the acts. DALE AND SMILEY.-Ist Act.-Stylish suits. 2d Act.-Outing suits. 3d Act.-Stylish suits. FREDDIE SPROUL.-1st Act.-Velvet coat and vest. 2d and 3d Acts. -Dark suit. BERTIE FOLLET.-Foppish dress. SAM.--Dark suit, white vest. MADGE. Ist Act.-Gray dress. 2d Act.-Stylish summer gown. 3d Act.-Stylish winter gown, which she changes to first dress. MRS. VAN SLICK and MISS BLANCHE.-Stylish throughout play. MRS. KENNET.-Simple costume. PROPERTIES. ACT IST.-Table, chairs, piano, bouquet, easel, sketches, pictures, newspaper, basket of strawberries, rolls of music, money. ACT 2D.--Gun to be loaded, picnic lay-out, sketch-book and pencil. ACT 3D.-Same as act first, with the addition of champagne for SPROUL and the dog. |