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The Rivals
R B Sheridan
On the Boardwalk
by Thomas Hischak
Synopsis
It is the summer of 1910 and a delightful collection of characters gathers on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy of manners The Rivals is given an American perspective that is both actor and audience friendly.
Our protagonist Jack, who often goes by the name of Jonathan Pippin, is in love with Lily.
Lily, on the other hand, is in love with Jonathan Pippin, not knowing that Pippin and Jack are one in the same!
When Jack's father tells Jack that he is to marry Lily, Jack couldn't be happier and Lily couldn't be more unhappy.
As the plot thickens, secrets are revealed, more love lives are tangled and chaos ensues all on the Atlantic City Boardwalk!
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Jack Staunch his son, a captain in the military |
| Mrs. Malaprop a rich widow |
| Lily Fletcher her niece, in love with Jack |
| Farley Danes a poet |
| Julie Whitaker Lily's friend, in love |
| Shamus O'Slugger an Irish boxer |
| Willy Furrow a farmer with money |
| Louise Lily's maid |
| Mr. Sanford Staunch a New York City banker |
Publication
On the Boardwalk is a comedy play written by Thomas Hischak and published by Samuel French .
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