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Torch-Bearers

George Kelly

Torch-Bearers

Torch-Bearers

George Kelly

Torch-Bearers is a play written by George Kelly, first performed in 1922. The story revolves around a group of New Yorkers attending a theatrical performance, highlighting the absurdities and social dynamics of the audience. Notable for its comedic critique of the theater-going experience, the play garnered attention for its humorous take on the cultural elite and their reactions to art. The work reflects the societal attitudes of its time and remains a significant piece in American theater history.

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"The cold, historical fact is that at about 9:15 o’clock on the evening of August 29th, 1922, five or six hundred averag...

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