21 - At Jenny Wren’s

SHORT PLAYS FROM DICKENS
For the use of Amateur and School Dramatic Societies

Arranged by Horace B. Browne

Presented by members of The Online Stage

The anthologist introduces his collection thus:
The twenty short plays included in this little volume have been prepared to meet a growing demand for short actable plays adapted from the works of Charles Dickens. They are taken from some of the principal episodes in seven of his books, and they will be found to contain among the eighty-eight characters introduced, some of the best known of Dickens' creations.
It is an obvious fact that there is more likelihood of success attending the efforts of a band of amateurs, and that greater interest is created, when an evening's performance is divided among several players than when it depends entirely on the efforts of a few. For this reason it is hoped that these "Short Plays from Dickens" may be found useful to the members of School Dramatic Societies, as well as to the members of Amateur Dramatic Societies, and, in particular, of those Societies formed in connection with the various Branches of the Dickens Fellowship, at home and in our British Colonies.

Plays

From Sketches by Boz
1) Mrs Tibb’s Boarding House
2) Horatio Sparkins

From Nicholas Nickelby
3) Miss Squeer’s Tea Party
4) The Gentleman Next Door

From Barnaby Rudge
5) Stormy Scenes in the Varden Household
• Resignation
• Exasperation
• Reformation
6) Hatching a Conspiracy
7) The Stranger’s Visit
8) The Great Protestant Association

From Martin Chuzzlewit
9) Mr Pecksniff’s Pleasant Family Party
10) An Unexpected Meeting
11) A Division Between Friends

From David Copperfield
12) The Friendly Waiter
13) Betsey Trotwood at home
14) Mr Micawber’s Prospects

From Bleak House
15) Mr Guppy’s Proposal
16) Mr Snagsby’s Guests
17) Mr George’s Shooting Gallery

From Our Mutual Friend
18) Silas Wegg’s Stall
19) Mr Venus’ Shop
20) At Jenny Wren’s

Featuring the voices of Ron Altman, Linda Barrans, K.G. Cross, Craig Franklin, Amanda Friday, Steve Gough, Andy Harrington, Elizabeth Klett, Arielle Lipshaw, Sarah Morsey, David Prickett, Ted Wenskus and Larry Wilson.

Audio edited by K.G. Cross, Amanda Friday and Denis Daly.

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