The Kentucky Marriage Proposal
by Alice H. Houstle
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Readers find 'The Kentucky Marriage Proposal' to be a hilariously insightful exploration of love and communication. The play cleverly highlights the nuances of miscommunication, providing both humor and depth. Many express surprise at its lack of recognition despite its charm and effectiveness as a one-act production.
Synopsis
THE STORY: When John Lomax comes to the Chambers farmhouse to ask Ma Chambers for the hand of her daughter Natalie, Ma is delighted and quickly leaves the “lovers” to their own devices.
But she neglects to tell Natalie the purpose of John's visit—which leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings, compounded by an acidulous dispute over who really owns a certain piece of property that both claim.
After John exits in a huff Natalie learns the real purpose of his visit, and Ma is sent off to retrieve the would-be suitor.
Whereupon the desired proposal is made, and accepted, and another argument begins—as Ma sustains herself with the wine she has provided for a betrothal toast.
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The Kentucky Marriage Proposal is a comedy play written by Alice H. Houstle and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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