Synopsis
The Leading Lady
Published by New Theatre Publications
3 Male 4 Female
Joy, an actress and Ralph's childhood friend, envious of their happiness, cunningly persuades Rebecca, her attractive niece, to feign being in love with Ralph
The romance of unsuspicious Ralph with Rebecca stirs Claire
Away from public scrutiny, Claire learns to approach life in a humane way at a villa in Kinetta, in Greece
Ellen, her faithful maid-dresser and George, a gifted for the flute autistic boy, Ellen's nephew, stay with her
Despite their old age, Ellen and Andrea, the gardener, fall in love
Learning to his cost, Ralph joins them unexpectedly
Will Claire's and Ralph's hearty involvement in the autistic cause be beneficial for their stormy relationship?