Wanted, a Young Lady": A Farce, in One Act

Victorian farce at its most gleefully absurd. When young Frank returns home disguised as his dissolute older brother Harry, he expects to charm his elderly grandparents out of their fortune. But his scheme hits a snag named Adelaide, a young companion sent to care for the old folks. As the deceptions multiply, Frank finds himself dressed as an elderly lady to keep his lies intact, while Adelaide grows suspicious of this "old woman" who seems far too interested in young gentlemen. Suter mines enormous comedy from the simplest premise: what happens when too many people are pretending to be someone they're not? The play zips along with the breathless energy of its single act, delivering laugh after laugh before arriving at a resolution where love, naturally, conquers all. Perfect for anyone who delights in the madcap mechanics of classic comedy.