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Plays for Strolling Mummers
Hardcover
General DramaPlay AnthologiesPlays
ISBN13: 9781025908113
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays for Strolling Mummers is a vibrant collection of short dramatic works curated for simplicity and spontaneity. This anthology captures the spirit of the wandering player, offering a variety of one-act plays that require minimal staging while delivering significant emotional and comedic impact. Ideally suited for amateur troupes and community theaters, these selections are designed to bring the joy of live performance to unconventional spaces where elaborate scenery is neither possible nor desired.
The volume features a diverse array of themes, ranging from whimsical farces to poignant sketches, reflecting the eclectic tastes of the early 20th-century Little Theatre movement. Each play in the collection was chosen for its narrative clarity and its ability to engage an audience through character-driven storytelling. By focusing on the core fundamentals of the craft, Plays for Strolling Mummers serves as both a practical resource for performers and a historical window into the era's popular dramatic traditions. This work remains a testament to the enduring appeal of folk-inspired theater and the timeless art of the wandering storyteller.
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