Description
The Story
Only two characters have speaking parts in this avant-garde play of the Guide and the Old Lady. She enters the gallery timidly, afraid of having lost her ticket and eager to meet the artist. The guide shows her about. The first statue reminds her of Papa. She even waves at the statue—when the Guide isn’t looking—and the statue waves back. The next statue, “Womanhood,” is very like Mama. Now both statues wave at her as she goes on reminiscing and wishing her son were with her. The Guide reassures her. His turn will come later. Again she is struck by a likeness: the third statue is so similar to her late husband! But now she feels increasingly uneasy. Maybe she should start over? The statues no longer return her secret waves. She’s puzzled too. Why is the fourth pedestal empty? If only her son would come! And he does appear—but alas—he doesn’t hear her anxious yoo-hoos. But she sees him joined by an attractive girl. The two embrace and freeze in that embrace while the Guide leads her inflexibly to the empty pedestal. 4 Men, 3 Women
Publishing Info
The Gallery is a comedy-drama in one act by William Paulk. From The Dramatic Publishing Company with 1962 copyright. The script measures 7″ x 5″ and has 16 pages.
Condition
Enlarge scan for better view. The cover and pages have normal storage for age/use. There are some pencil markings and notes on the script. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap this in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, tightly sandwich it between pieces of cardboard, then wrap in brown paper to send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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