Accent On Youth
by Samson Raphaelson, Samson Raphelson

Name: Accent On Youth
Brand: Samson Raphaelson
SKU: 9780573605031
Rating: 2.6 (7 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

90 mins 1930s Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Interior Set Period Costumes American Comedy

Why we like it

"Samson Raphaelson's 'Accent On Youth' examines the intersection of ambition and morality in the pursuit of artistic success."

From: Adult Content Plays for Mature Audiences

Synopsis

Comedy / 6m, 3f / Interior This play was an outstanding Broadway production of the 1934-35 season.

Prefaces by John Anderson and Barrett H. Clark.

This is one of the most gracious, witty and moving sophisticated comedies which Broadway has seen in some time.

Though the author emphasizes his delightful theme rather than the matter of plot, the story itself is of the utmost theater value.

This has to do with the very civilized attitude of a clever playwright approaching middle-age who not only dares fall in love with a younger woman, but stands aside for a time and even helps a young man take his place in the affections of the girl.

In the end, however, the author shows with unmistakable persuasion that age itself has nothing to do with the problem.

A thoroughly delightful and sophisticated play for advanced casts.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Linda Brown 20s. Steven's secretary.	—	20s	20s. Steven's secretary.
Genevieve Lang An older actress.	female	—	An older actress.
Flogdell Steven's butler.	—	—	Steven's butler.
Frank Galloway The older lead in Steven's new play.	—	—	The older lead in Steven's new play.
Dickie Reynolds The younger lead in Steven's new play.	—	—	The younger lead in Steven's new play.
Miss Darling An old girlfriend of Steven's.	—	—	An old girlfriend of Steven's.
Butch Friend of Dickie.	—	—	Friend of Dickie.
Chuck Friend of Dickie.	—	—	Friend of Dickie.
Steven Gaye Early 50s. A successful playwright who has prmarily written comedies.	—	50s	Early 50s. A successful playwright who has prmarily written comedies.