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The Tale That Wagged the Dog

The Tale That Wagged the Dog

By Tim Kelly.

Product Code: T11000

  • One-act Play
  • Comedy | Drama | Melodrama
  • Cast size: 1m., 4w.

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Synopsis

The International Thespian Society and Dramatics magazine gave first prize to this comedy. In it, Johann Strauss, "The Waltz King," is visiting Boston on an American tour and the ladies are agog. Rudolph, the composer's valet, is doing a thriving business selling locks of the maestro's hair. However, the hair is coming from Strauss' little dog Bobo! One after another the young women invade the hotel suite. They are determined to have a lock of their idol's hair. They threaten, bribe and cajole Rudolph. How the lighthearted Rudolph deals with each and ultimately triumphs over the unromantic dictates of his shrewish wife, who is determined to end the deception, makes this short play an utter delight.

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Details

  • Status

    In stock
  • Type of Show One-act Play
  • Product Code T11000
  • Cast Size 5
  • Min. Royalty Rate $55/perf
  • Cost $10.95
  • Approx. Run Time 30 min

Categories

  • Target Audience Middle School
  • Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre
  • Genre Comedy | Drama | Melodrama
  • ISBN(13) 9780871295446
* Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. The actual royalty rate will be determined upon completion of a royalty application.

Customer Reviews

"I loved this show! We used it for our junior high competition piece. It was fun for the kids, for me and for the audience. I hope to direct it again in the future."
Review by Marie Osborne, Martin's Mill ISD, Martin's Mill, Texas
"Tale That Wagged the Dog presents a wonderful assortment of vibrant characters. Mistaken identity, wrongly perceived social status, and peculiar parables are paramount in this Tim Kelly comedic gem."
Review by Drama Director, Chestermere High School, Calgary, AB
"The Tale That Wagged the Dog was a very entertaining and enjoyable play for our Freshman One-Act production. It was an ideal showcase for the talents of our cast and male lead (Rudolph) who won Best Actor at the District Competition."
Review by Frederick White, Harlingen High School, Harlingen, Texas

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