"The Torch-Bearers: A Satirical Comedy in Three Acts" by George Kelly is a hilarious and insightful look at the world of amateur theater. This classic American drama shines a comedic light on the passions and pitfalls of community theater productions. Through sharp satire, Kelly exposes the often-absurd realities behind the curtain, where dedication can clash with talent, and good intentions pave the road to theatrical disaster. This carefully prepared edition preserves the original text of Kelly's play, allowing readers ...
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"The Torch-Bearers: A Satirical Comedy in Three Acts" by George Kelly is a hilarious and insightful look at the world of amateur theater. This classic American drama shines a comedic light on the passions and pitfalls of community theater productions. Through sharp satire, Kelly exposes the often-absurd realities behind the curtain, where dedication can clash with talent, and good intentions pave the road to theatrical disaster. This carefully prepared edition preserves the original text of Kelly's play, allowing readers to experience the wit and humor that have made "The Torch-Bearers" a beloved work of American literature. Perfect for students of drama, theater enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a good laugh, this play remains a timeless commentary on art, ambition, and the enduring human desire to perform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $4.55, good condition, Sold by Your Online Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Samuel French.
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Acceptable. STARVING STUDENT EDITION! Not so pretty. Some noticeable shelf wear, edge wear and name. Former actor has made some markings to the text. Please expect to see a few markings to the text. Still worthwhile pages with plenty of clean, clear text. USED but still USEFUL especially when you need an extra. Enjoy this acceptable script for all your dramatic and theatrical needs.
Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $8.90, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Samuel French, Inc.
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Good. THE SCRIPT! Reliable ACTING EDITION. Some noticeable tanning to the covers. Some spots to the covers. Good binding. Enjoy this presentable acting script useful for performance.
Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $10.97, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Samuel French, Inc.
Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $11.95, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Samuel French, Inc.
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Good. THE SCRIPT! Reliable ACTING EDITION Script. Some shelf wear to the covers. The dialogue flows clearly. Enjoy this presentable Acting Script good for performance.
Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $12.95, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Samuel French Inc.
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Good. THE SCRIPT! PRESENTABLE ACTING EDITION SCRIPT with a good binding. Clean looking script with just a bit of shelf wear to the covers. The dialogue flows clearly. Enjoy this ACTING SCRIPT reliable for your theatrical needs.
Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $13.69, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Samuel French.
Add this copy of The Torch-Bearers to cart. $14.66, new condition, Sold by books4less rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glendale, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Samuel French, Inc.
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