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Introducing *Doctor Mal Gray Louis*, an innovative adaptation of Moliere’s classic *Le Medecin Malgre Lui*, uniquely reimagined in the vibrant style of Italian Commedia dell'Arte. This captivating paperback is perfect for school Drama groups searching for a fun and engaging play to perform. Richard Baines, renowned for his works in educational theatre, provides a script that's both entertaining and relevant, ensuring that your cast will enjoy every moment on stage.
Finding the right play for your drama class can be a challenge. You want something that is not only enjoyable but also features a diverse range of compelling characters that suit both male and female actors. With *Doctor Mal Gray Louis*, you'll discover scenes brimming with comic brilliance and dynamic interactions that highlight the chaos and humor of Commedia.
Set in a world of misunderstandings, romantic escapades, and delightful subplots, this play is designed for a practical performance. It strikes a balance between timeless humor and modern interests without dragging on excessively, making rehearsals and performances manageable and enjoyable.
Perfect for students of all ages, this unique play celebrates the tradition of improvised theatre while integrating Stock characters and running gags that engage both actors and audiences alike. Prepare for a memorable theatrical experience that resonates with both classic heritage and contemporary relevance.
Get ready to embark on a whirlwind of laughter and intrigue with *Doctor Mal Gray Louis*! We are happy to combine shipping and offer swift delivery options from our Auckland location. Take advantage of being in stock in NZ to avoid unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
CONDITION: Brand New
Bind: paperback
Author: Richard Baines Publisher: Phoenix Education
Publication Date: 18-07-2014
One of the hardest decisions for a school Drama group to make is simply this: Which play?
The choice must be entertaining. The text must be clear and relevant. The set must be practical. The play must have parts for a specific number of actors, male and female. The show must not go on endlessly all night. And so on.
And, occasionally, it would be nice to get away from the school musical and tackle a classic.
The Unauthorised Classics Series solves some of these problems.
Doctor Mal Gray Louis is a restructuring of Moliere’s Le Medecin Malgre Lui in the style of the Italian Commedia dell’Arte.
There were no scripts in the Commedia. It was improvised theatre. It consisted of a number of stock characters, and each actor would play the one character throughout his or her career. All Commedia performers would carry comic monologues, double act routines, punch lines and bits of comic business in their heads and improvise their use when on stage. Running gags and topical allusions were a staple diet of the Commedia. The stories acted out were all variations on a theme: a rich miser wants to marry his beautiful daughter to a wealthy nobleman. The nobleman is ugly and conceited, and the girl is in love with someone else. Servants are employed to carry messages between all the parties involved. They lose the messages, fall in love with the young lovers themselves and generally cause chaos!
The Commedia was a comic, boisterous and irreverent form of theatre. So is Doctor Mal Gray Louis.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
Finding the right play for your drama class can be a challenge. You want something that is not only enjoyable but also features a diverse range of compelling characters that suit both male and female actors. With *Doctor Mal Gray Louis*, you'll discover scenes brimming with comic brilliance and dynamic interactions that highlight the chaos and humor of Commedia.
Set in a world of misunderstandings, romantic escapades, and delightful subplots, this play is designed for a practical performance. It strikes a balance between timeless humor and modern interests without dragging on excessively, making rehearsals and performances manageable and enjoyable.
Perfect for students of all ages, this unique play celebrates the tradition of improvised theatre while integrating Stock characters and running gags that engage both actors and audiences alike. Prepare for a memorable theatrical experience that resonates with both classic heritage and contemporary relevance.
Get ready to embark on a whirlwind of laughter and intrigue with *Doctor Mal Gray Louis*! We are happy to combine shipping and offer swift delivery options from our Auckland location. Take advantage of being in stock in NZ to avoid unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
CONDITION: Brand New
Bind: paperback
Author: Richard Baines Publisher: Phoenix Education
Publication Date: 18-07-2014
One of the hardest decisions for a school Drama group to make is simply this: Which play?
The choice must be entertaining. The text must be clear and relevant. The set must be practical. The play must have parts for a specific number of actors, male and female. The show must not go on endlessly all night. And so on.
And, occasionally, it would be nice to get away from the school musical and tackle a classic.
The Unauthorised Classics Series solves some of these problems.
Doctor Mal Gray Louis is a restructuring of Moliere’s Le Medecin Malgre Lui in the style of the Italian Commedia dell’Arte.
There were no scripts in the Commedia. It was improvised theatre. It consisted of a number of stock characters, and each actor would play the one character throughout his or her career. All Commedia performers would carry comic monologues, double act routines, punch lines and bits of comic business in their heads and improvise their use when on stage. Running gags and topical allusions were a staple diet of the Commedia. The stories acted out were all variations on a theme: a rich miser wants to marry his beautiful daughter to a wealthy nobleman. The nobleman is ugly and conceited, and the girl is in love with someone else. Servants are employed to carry messages between all the parties involved. They lose the messages, fall in love with the young lovers themselves and generally cause chaos!
The Commedia was a comic, boisterous and irreverent form of theatre. So is Doctor Mal Gray Louis.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.