The French Butler

Looking for an alternative to Oscar Wilde?  Look no further than The French Butler - an original Comedy of Manners and mistaken identities, sure to tickle your prickliest wit.  Part of An Evening's Diversion Series.

ARNOLD.
I am not the narcissistic type.  It is dreadful to fall in love with one’s self.  After all, there is no possible illusion between me and me. No, I prefer to let someone else fall in love with me.  It’s much less work that way.

About the Play

The French Butler
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Looking for Oscar Wilde in under 60 minutes?  Look no further than this charming farce, showing just what lengths a man in love will go to.
RUNTIME: 45 - 55 minutes

SET: Minimal (Two indoor settings)

CASTING: Flexible: 4 f, 4 m (8-16 actors possible: 4-12 f, 4-12 m)
CHARACTERS:

Female Presenting
Miss Madeline Applebaum, An Ingenue
Mrs. Ethyl Davis, Arnold's Aunt
Miss Emma Delamonde, Mrs. Davis' Protegee
Tess, A Maid

Male Presenting
Mr. Philip Higgins, Enamoured of Madeline
Mr. Arnold Davis, A Confirmed Bachelor
Mr. George Richard, Philip's Employer and Madeline's Guardian
Henry, An Actual Butler

Also possible guests, servants, etc.

Excerpt

french_butler_excerpt.pdf
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Gallery

From various productions touring North America!