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Casey the Inventor (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Harry L. Newton

 
9781330963098: Casey the Inventor (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A fast, funny vaudeville sketch about a job seeker who misreads the job and turns every moment into a comic clash.

In this brisk, 15-minute scene, Casey the Inventor follows a hapless would‑be chauffeur as he charms, bungles, and banters with Mrs. Fairday in a stylish parlor. The action swaps between telephone miscommunications, quick witticisms, and physical gags that land with audience-friendly punch. The piece blends strong Irish-inflected humor with bright timing and playful character work, making it a lively choice for small-stage performance.

What you’ll experience
  • Sharp, audience-friendly dialogue with physical comedy and rapid back‑and‑forth
  • Clear character dynamics between a hopeful, joking applicant and a skeptical employer
  • Accessible staging cues, entrances, and a compact setup for a short production
  • A completed, self-contained comic sketch suitable for vaudeville or classroom reading
Ideal for readers and performers who enjoy old‑fashioned humor, quick setups, and lighthearted misunderstandings in a stage comedy format. This edition will appeal to anyone seeking a ready-to-perform, laughs-packed piece for a short show or rehearsal.

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