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At Hotel On-de-Blink

Chapter 3: CHARACTERS
By George P. Seiler
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The play stages a broad comic entertainment in two parts that unfolds in the lobby of a shabby boarding hotel, following the proprietor, his daughter, and a parade of eccentric boarders and transient guests. A succession of farcical set pieces—misunderstood identities, comic accents, physical gags, and musical olio numbers—drives the action while signs, props, and exaggerated costumes emphasize the hotel’s thrift and chaos. Scenes mix domestic confusion with vaudeville songs and a finale ensemble, relying on caricature, timing, and situational humor to produce a light, variety-style evening of popular stage comedy.

CHARACTERS

(As originally cast)

Hans Seitz, not proprietor; he “owns der blace” Mr. Jno. Welker
Gretch, his daughter, “I bane tink” Miss Katie Siren
Samp L. Case, a knight of the road Mr. Chas. Huth
Antonio Bootlashoesa Morecheesa, a lost dago Mr. Seiler
Weber Fields, of darker hue Mr. Calvin Helmke
Rusty Ruffles, no account; “in-cog” Mr. Paul Stuart
Bell Hop, the wise kid Mr. Edw. Luft
Miss Gotrox, one of the boarders Miss Olga Tate
Archibald Nutt, mother’s pet Mr. Gus Duble

PROPERTIES

Newspaper on counter. Lamp on counter—lighted. Grip for S. L. Case to carry. Baby—big doll—for Gretch to fetch on.

Place signs about:

  • “Tripe, 5c. a yard; 3 ft. for a nickel.”
  • “Board, 5c. a foot.”
  • “Eye scream, 10c. a porchun.”
  • “Eggs, 1 month or younger, 2c. each.”
  • Etc., etc., etc.

Copyright, 1916, by Walter H. Baker & Co.