The Would-Be Gentleman
By Paul Caywood
The Would-Be Gentleman is a one-act play that needs 8 to 11 performers (4 women, 4 men, 3 any gender). Licensed by Eldridge Publishing.
- Type
- one-act play
- Cast size
- 8 to 11 performers
- Roles
- 4 women, 4 men, 3 any gender
- Cast notes
- 4 m, 4 w, 3 flexible
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- classic
- Licensor
- Eldridge Publishing
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Synopsis
In this rowdy farce, the ambitious, but foolish, Monsieur Jourdain wants to socialize with the nobility, even though he knows nothing of proper language or social graces. From his highbrow music, dancing, and philosophy teachers to his obsequious tailor, Jourdain makes a fool of himself with his ludicrous attempts to be important. His behavior even allows him to be exploited by an unscrupulous friend who continues to borrow money. Happily, Jourdain’s weakness is played to full advantage when, af
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