Ten Boys' Farces: With An Introduction On Impromptu Dramatics (1916)

By Eustace Maduro Peixotto

Book Overview

Ten Boys' Farces is a book written by Eustace Maduro Peixotto, first published in 1916. The book is a collection of ten short plays or farces that are intended to be performed by young boys. Each play is designed to be performed in a short amount of time, with minimal props and costumes. The plays are all comedic in nature and feature a variety of characters, including mischievous schoolboys, bumbling detectives, and hapless travelers. The dialogue is witty and fast-paced, with plenty of opportunities for physical comedy and slapstick humor.In addition to the plays themselves, the book also includes an introduction on impromptu dramatics. This section provides tips and advice for young actors on how to improvise and create their own performances on the spot. Overall, Ten Boys' Farces is a fun and entertaining book that is perfect for young actors looking to hone their skills and have some laughs along the way.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104381036
• ISBN13: 9781104381035
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"