Theophilus North (one-act Version)
Theophilus North (one-act Version) by Matthew Burnett is published by Samuel French in 2015 and consists of 44 pages. This edition presents a narrative set in Newport, Rhode Island, during the Jazz Age of 1926, following the character Theophilus as he embarks on a quest for adventure and self-discovery. After leaving his teaching job in New Jersey, he finds himself stranded in Newport due to car troubles and takes on various odd jobs, immersing himself in the lives of the affluent residents.
Readers will encounter a blend of biographical elements and romance as Theophilus navigates his new surroundings, working as a tennis instructor, French tutor, and private reader. The story explores themes of identity and social dynamics within the context of a vibrant summer in a wealthy resort town. This one-act version captures the essence of the original narrative while providing a concise format for performance and study.
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Set in the tony resort town of Newport RI during the height of the Jazz Age in summer 1926 Theophilus North follows the exploits of the title character as he searches for adventure and his place in the world. Quitting his teaching position in New Jersey and stranded in Newport after his jalopy breaks down thirty-year-old Theophilus takes odd jobs (tennis instructor French tutor private reader…) in houses of the wealthy infiltrating himself into the lives and troubles of Newport
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