Comedies For Amateur Acting (1879)

Comedies For Amateur Acting is a book written by J. Brander Matthews and published in 1879. The book contains a collection of six comedic plays that are specifically designed for amateur actors to perform. The plays cover a range of themes and settings, from a family drama set in a small town to a farcical comedy set in a hotel. Each play comes with detailed instructions on how to stage it, including suggestions for costumes, props, and scenery. The book also includes a preface by the author, in which he discusses the importance of amateur theater and the benefits it can bring to communities. Overall, Comedies For Amateur Acting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in putting on a comedic play with a group of amateur actors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.