Last Straw, The
by Paul Bauer

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Highlights

One Act Present Day Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Characters

Character
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.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Pages 36
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573622724
ISBN-10 0573622728

Last Straw, The is a American comedy play written by Paul Bauer and published by Samuel French .

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