A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
The Last of Corporal Micklass
Short Play, Drama / 2f, 4m
L. du Garde Peach
The patriots of an occupied country fight back secretly. Carlos their leader calls at a cottage to summon Pedro for an important task. He leaves him to allow Lorna, Pedro's sweetheart, to share the remaining few minutes with him.
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Cast Size
2f, 4m -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
The patriots of an occupied country fight back secretly. Carlos their leader calls at a cottage to summon Pedro for an important task. He leaves him to allow Lorna, Pedro's sweetheart, to share the remaining few minutes with him. Suddenly two soldiers burst in looking for likely scapegoats to avenge the assassination of one of their number. There is no evidence against Pedro but the insolent bullying methods of the corporal soon provoke him to aggression. He is overpowered and bound and the corporal turns unwelcome attentions to Lorna. The door is pushed open and Carlos again appears, this time in the uniform of the enemy. He addresses the two soldiers as their superior officer and gives them a refresher course in how to tie up a prisoner, using themselves as obedient models. Not until they have been rendered harmless do the two soldiers realize they have been tricked. Pedro is freed and with a final relish Carlos places a live grenade beside the corporal and leaves.
- Setting A Cottage Living-Room
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.