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The Traveler
Author(s):
Marc Connelly
Mr. Mercer usually goes downtown on the subway in New York. This time, however, he determines on an adventure, and takes a train (the "20th Century," no less!) for the return trip. Morton, a friendly porter, installs him comfortably in the smoking-room. Mr. Barclay, the conductor, a monument of dignified and expansive friendliness, chats with him, oh, so disarmingly! Mr. Mercer is delighted at the quick blossoming of such a friendship. They exchange the pleasant conversation inanities of such causal contacts, which seem of tremendous importance; and Mr. Mercer's gentle heart expands. As he leaves the train, he resolves daringly to "do the whole darn trip over again this summer." Mr. Barclay expands too and bestows on Mercer the most cordial of good wishes. "I trust you find your dear ones hale and hearty. Write me soon." The curtain line, however delivered by Mr. Barclay, is a perfect parting shot, giving point to the entire sketch.
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| Genre(s): | Comedy
| | Time Period(s): | Not Available | | Play Type: | Play | | Runtime: | Not Available | | Acts: | Not Available | | Set Complexity: | Not Available | | Set Information: | Not Available | | Year First Published: | Not Available | | Total Characters: | 3 | | Male Characters: | 3 | | Female Characters: | Not Available | | Androgynous Characters: | Not Available | | Minimum Cast: | Not Available | | Maximum Cast: | Not Available | | Cost: | FEE: $20 per performance. MS
Royalty/cost information prone to change.
Please check with the publisher for the most accurate information. | | Publisher: | Dramatists Play Service
Click on the publisher's name above for additional information, including updated prices. | | ISBN: | Not Available |
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