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The Last Straw

Short Play, Comedy  /  5w, 3m

Paul Bauer

Henpecked Arnold's wife discovers he has lost his job. Laying down the law, she says she will become the breadwinner-- and he will be the "housewife." Their daughter proposes a solution that restores family harmony.

The Last Straw

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 3m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Henpecked Arnold's wife discovers he has lost his job. Laying down the law, she says she will become the breadwinner-- and he will be the "housewife." Their daughter proposes a solution that restores family harmony.
Performing Groups

GAIL DRAYTON -  Pretty, young, and attractive.
MRS. ARNOLD DRAYTON (LAURA) -  Her domineering mother.
ARNOLD DRAYTON -  Her henpecked husband.
IONE SHELBY - Interested in other folks' affairs.
MAMIE DILLSON -  A cook.
JOHNNY WILEY - In love with Gail.
JASON WILEY - His father, a successful business man.
EHTEL PRENTICE - A born gossip.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The living room of the Drayton household, located in a large city in the Mid West.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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