The Mimic Stage / A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals

Name: The Mimic Stage / A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals
Author: George M. Baker

By George M. Baker

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About This Book

A collection of short, light-stage pieces—dramas, comedies, burlesques, and farces—prepared for amateur and parlor theatricals. It offers complete scripts with cast lists, concise stage directions, and notes on minimal scenery, costume, and props so performances can be mounted in modest rooms. The pieces rely on domestic situations, comic misunderstandings, caricatured figures, and occasional musical passages to lampoon follies and entertain audiences. Several dialogues were adapted from period magazines; many items are tailored for benefits, fairs, and other informal gatherings.

About the Author

George M. Baker

George M. Baker was an American playwright and author known for his contributions to the genre of farce and drama in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote numerous plays that often blended humor with social commentary, showcasing his ability to engage audiences with both wit and insight. Among his notable works are "A Mysterious Disappearance: A Farce" and "Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts," which reflect his talent for crafting entertaining narratives. Baker's plays were popular during his time and continue to be recognized for their lively characters and engaging plots.