Harlequin Holds the Bag

By David and Susan Grote

Harlequin Holds the Bag is a play that needs 6 or more performers (2 women, 4 men). Licensed by Dramatic Publishing.

Type
play
Cast size
6 or more performers
Roles
2 women, 4 men
Cast notes
4m., 2w.
Recommended level
High school
Dance
No dance
Genre
fantasy
Licensor
Dramatic Publishing

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Synopsis

Poor Harlequin is caught in the middle in this contemporary farce using the commedia characters. Leander wants Isabelle, but Isabelle wants a wedding. Pantalone can't stand Leander, and so he puts Harlequin on guard of both Isabelle and his bag of money. To "liberate" both the girl and the gold, Scapino convinces Harlequin to try some "magic boots." Before it's all over, Harlequin is tricked and trapped, contorted and confused. Packed with pranks, plots, puns and pratfalls, this show will have a

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