Canterbury Tale From The Wife of Bath
By Herman Ammann from Geoffrey Chaucer
Canterbury Tale From The Wife of Bath is a one-act play that needs 12 or more performers (7 women, 5 men). Licensed by Dramatic Publishing.
- Type
- one-act play
- Cast size
- 12 or more performers
- Roles
- 7 women, 5 men
- Cast notes
- 5m., 7w.
- Recommended level
- High school
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- fantasy
- Licensor
- Dramatic Publishing
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Synopsis
Herman Ammann's adaptation of A Canterbury Tale From the Wife of Bath is a delightful comedy for all groups and a contest favorite. Chaucer's character, Wife of Bath, was an expert on marriage (with five husbands?). Her tale asks, "What does a woman want most of all?" Brave Sir Gallant Dilemma must answer within 24 hours or die. Beautiful Princess Oscarina pleads for his life. A wizard named Ego (he's super) and an ugly old crone try to help. Three ladies of the court—Lady Stumble, Lady Fumble a
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