A Rustic Minstrel Show (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Willis N. Bugbee

 
9780267445561: A Rustic Minstrel Show (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Hilarious period comedy in a country minstrel setting that sparkles with dialect humor and song.

A Rustic Minstrel Show presents a full script of a small-town entertainment, complete with character roles, stage directions, and crowd-pleasing gags. This edition collects the arrangement, scenes, and practical staging notes that bring the show to life on stage.

The text reads like a practical playbook from an American stage tradition. It invites readers to picture a dooryard setting, rustic props, and a cast that blends humor, music, and quick one-liners. You’ll find a detailed cast list, scene plots, and interpretive directions that help performers and directors shape a lively minstrel-style performance while staying in the practical realm of theatre production.
  • A complete character roster with period costumes and props
  • Scene layouts, stage directions, and performance notes
  • Jokes, conundrums, and songs that echo classic vaudeville humor
  • Guidance on pacing, blocking, and how to stage a dooryard musical comedy
Ideal for readers and stage buffs who enjoy historical comic theater, black-and-white era production pieces, and scripts designed for quick staging and audience engagement.

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