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“The world, a perfect sphere, all rainbow bright,
Is yours to make, with every breath you draw”
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| (See page 294) | Frontispiece |
| “What! A pretty girl who does not recognize her own face!” | facing page 62 |
| “What, ho! ’Tis morning! See, the sun hath risen” | facing page 118 |
| “Look, Sir Knight! Behold the visage of your bride” | facing page 258 |
Festival plays
About This Book
A collection of short one-act pieces crafted for seasonal celebration, each written for a particular holiday—New Year’s, St. Valentine’s Day, Easter, a child’s birthday, Hallowe’en, and Christmas. The scripts mix allegory, folk legend, and light comedy, employing emblematic personages, romantic or miraculous episodes, and moral-testing tableaux, often framed as pageant-like scenes. Practical staging guidance, including costume notes, song and dance cues, and simple scenic directions, accompanies each play to support amateur or school performances. The overall tone balances whimsical spectacle with gentle moral instruction, offering accessible pieces for communal or domestic festal entertainment.