Synopsis
The Miser
$10.99
Published by Dramatic Publishing
8 Male 6 Female
The miserly Harpagon has plotted to marry his pretty
daughter to a rich old man, but she has managed to bring
her beau into the house disguised as a servant and the
two flirt at every opportunity, in spite of her father
Harpagon intends to marry also. He wants the beautiful Mariane, with whom he hopes to get a large dowry
Mariane is in love with Harpagon's son. In desperation, the young people steal their father's gold, hoping that it will bring him to his senses
It does, at the last, after some swift-paced scenes of brilliant dialogue, clever action and fun
Production notes and accurate stage directions are provided