About
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy was first performed in 1777 and focuses on the intrigues and scandals of the British upper classes. Lady Sneerwell wants to marry Charles Surface, while Joseph Surface wants to marry Maria, an heiress and ward of Sir Peter Teazle. Maria, however, prefers Charles over Joseph. In order to detach her from Charles, Lady Sneerwell and Joseph spread rumors about an affair between Charles and Lady Teazle, Sir Peter's new young wife. Meanwhile, Sir Oliver Surface, newly returned from the East Indies, assumes various disguises to test his nephews' characters. Misunderstandings, mistaken identities, gossip, and bad behavior abound in this uproarious comedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)
Cast
Narrator/Lady Teazle/Mr. Careless: Elizabeth Klett
Lady Sneerwell: Arielle Lipshaw
Mr. Snake/First Gentleman: Ernst Pattynama
Servant/Second Gentleman: Caprisha Page
Joseph Surface: mb
Maria/Maid: Charlotte Duckett
Mrs. Candour: Libby Gohn
Mr. Crabtree/Sir Harry Bum
Source and licence
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