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An allegorical Hallowe'en sketch staged for children and community performers that dramatizes the eclipse of dark magic by benevolent light. An older child in the role of a White Fairy enacts charms and messengers of Mirth and Jollity bring hopeful presence, while a Black Witch summons nocturnal familiars and imps yet finds her powers waning. The piece provides props, costumes, music cues, pantomime and detailed stage directions for amateur staging and concludes with the witch's fall and the fairy's rise, combining simple spectacle with moral symbolism.
One black kettle or cauldron, of iron.
One tripod constructed of rough sticks about 2 inches in diameter and fastened at top by wire, chain or rope from which kettle is hung.
One wand for White Fairy.
One Black Rod for the Witch, to be so constructed that it will break into two pieces at will.
One contrivance for making a light appear in witch’s kettle at will.
An organ or piano for music, off stage, if desired where indicated in lines of play.