A Day at Camp Killkare; Or, Aunt Jane and the Campfire Girls. Elsie Duncan Yale

      Published by Good Press, 2019

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      EAN 4064066136741

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       SCENE.

       Characters.

       Suggestions.

       SCENE I.

       SCENE II

SCENE.

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      The scenery is the same for both acts. If given out doors select if possible a place among trees or large bushes. One tent will be sufficient to represent the camp, and only a portion of this need be visible. A hammock with bright colored cushions will add to the effect. Have one or two camp stools, a sketching outfit, and a Kodak near the tent.

      If the play is given indoors small trees or leafy branches placed in buckets of sand may be used to represent the woods. Cover the floor with brown denim or linen, and scatter leaves, pineneedles and cones upon it.

      The campers wear middy blouses with short dark skirts or bloomers. Miss Morgan’s costume is similar except that her skirt is longer.

      Lucille and Miss Pickett wear any costume appropriate for motoring and the latter carries a lorgnette.

Characters.

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      Miss Morgan, a teacher in charge of the camp.

      Miss Pickett, an elderly lady who disapproves of camps.

      Lucille, her niece.

Suggestions.

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      The character of Miss Pickett offers great opportunity for comedy, as much of the success of the play will depend upon her ability to be serious, yet funny. Her efforts to keep up with the girls in their drills and exercises, her ludicrous appearance in the misfit costume in the second scene should make a hit. A little musical program interpolated at any point or points the director sees fit will add to the enjoyment and lengthen the play. “I Can’t Do a Thing With My Hair Since It’s Washed,” an action song for young ladies, price 25 cents, will fit admirably in this play.

      Drills may be introduced in the second act if desired, a bow and arrow drill, or dumb bell drill being especially appropriate.

      A brief program of songs and recitations may also be included in the second act.