The Show's the Thing

An Amateur Dramatic Society is performing the Dress Rehearsal of a Victorian Melodrama. The rehearsal suffers a series of most unfortunate interruptions from unprepared actors and an incompetent backstage crew, plus other village groups entering the hall. Despite everything, including even a fatal accident, the actors rise above all distractions to prove that "The Show's The Thing".

Cast : 28 speaking parts (12m, 16f). Suggested Age Range : 9 to 13 or upwards. Running Time : 40 minutes. Set : A Village Hall. The stage is bare but for a stool in the centre. One piece of scenery is carried on and held in position by two actors.