For One Night Only: A Comedy In Four Acts is a play written by Robert Melville Baker and first published in 1899. The play is set in a small town in New England and follows the story of a group of amateur actors who come together to put on a show for one night only. The play is a satire on the conventions of amateur theatricals and the pretensions of the actors involved.The plot revolves around the character of Horace Greeley, a local newspaper editor who is determined to put on a successful show. He enlists the help of a group of amateur actors, including the town's doctor, lawyer, and minister, as well as his own daughter, who is eager to make her debut on the stage. However, as the rehearsals progress, it becomes clear that the actors are more interested in their own egos and personal agendas than in putting on a good show.The play is filled with witty dialogue and humorous situations, as the characters struggle to overcome their own insecurities and petty rivalries in order to come together for the sake of the show. Ultimately, the play is a celebration of the power of community and the joy of coming together to create something special.For One Night Only: A Comedy In Four Acts is a timeless classic that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world. Its themes of ambition, rivalry, and the power of art to bring people together are as relevant today as they were over a century ago when the play was first written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
