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At Hotel On-de-Blink

Chapter 5: COSTUMES
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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.

COSTUMES

Hans Seitz. Suit much too large, very loose collar, small tie, red handkerchief. Made up partly bald head, Dutch chin whiskers. Wears glasses. Character very good when played by a very stout person.

Gretch. Dutch basque costume. Black basque, red skirt, white apron, white cap and stockings, black shoes. Wear hair braided down back in two plats. Should be made up ruddy complexion and use brogue throughout.

Samp L. Case. Every day business (loud) suit. Made up healthy, clean shaven. Carries grip.

Antonio Bootlashoesa Morecheesa, of the lower class Italian. Old coat, slouch hat, much worn. Pants too large in waist. Old shoes. Made up olive complexion, ten day growth beard.

Weber Fields, the typical lazy darky. Large mouth. Wears blue shirt, old pants and shoes.

Rusty Ruffles, the characteristic tramp life. Old clothes, a piece of hat, short, stumpy beard.

Bell Hop. Regulation hop uniform.

Miss Gotrox. A seashore beauty. Dressed all in white. Carries sunshade. Dainty and inclined to flirt.

Archibald Nutt, the effeminate variety. Ruddy complexion, sport shirt open far down in front, red tie. White trousers, sox and shoes. Must be played sissyfied and affected to be effective.