Leading Lady
by James Reach

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Present DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

Synopsis

Norma Temple, glamorous New York star, returns for a last look at the stage of the Regal Theatre, scene of her greatest triumphs, which is about to be torn down.

There is a prologue, in which Norma is prompted by a budding young actress to reminisce about her appearances at the Regal.

Then, in the play proper, we follow Norma in her pursuit of a theatrical career.

Brilliant as an actress and in theatrical judgment, Norma's love life was not successful.

Always in the background is Lanny Scott, her director; and their sometimes tempestuous relationship is a highlight.

In an epilogue, we discover Norma has finally married and found happiness.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Norma Temple A star.	—	—	A star.
Marie Downs A personal maid.	—	—	A personal maid.
Sue Haller An interviewer.	—	—	An interviewer.
Herb Mcintire A stage manager.	—	—	A stage manager.
Lanny Scott A director.	—	—	A director.
Beverly Rodgers A playwright.	—	—	A playwright.
Conrad Marlowe An actor.	—	—	An actor.
Esther Pearson A star.	—	—	A star.
Jack Winston A would-be actor.	—	—	A would-be actor.
Flo Fletcher A faded actress.	female	—	A faded actress.
Judith Blaine A young actress.	female	—	A young actress.
Armando De Cortez A leading man.	—	—	A leading man.
Tom A watchman.	—	—	A watchman.