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.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code T11000
- Minimum Cast Size 5
- Pages of Dialogue 19
- Min. Royalty Rate $55.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 30 min
- Staging One int. set
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre
- Genre Comedy | Drama | Melodrama
- ISBN(13) 9780871295446
Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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