The same. About 10 P. M.
This play can be produced without using Scene 2, Act I at all, and
has been so produced by both Federal Theatres and nonprofessionals.
This reduces the settings required to one. In case this scene is
not played, then of course the characters Lucille Brown and Stanley
Prescott are also omitted. The omission of this scene requires no
alteration of the lines or action of any other part of the play.
DESCRIPTION OF CHARACTERS
KEN HOLDEN. _A young man about 28 or 29, a graduate of Harvard.
Trained as an architect. But unemployed since his graduation. He is
in love with "Laura." But is very dispirited at his inability to
obtain employment_.
TIPPY SAYRE. _About the same age as Ted. Also a graduate of
Harvard. He also has been unable to find employment. But is a man
of very happy-go-lucky type whom it is hard to dishearten. He is
making a living by washing dogs_.
TED BROOKS. _Age 28. Also a Harvard graduate of the same class as
the others and also unemployed since graduation. He comes of
wealthy parents who lost their money in the market crash. And seems
quite unable to find any work for which he is suited. And has no
special training. He is being partly supported by Kate Allen who is
in love with him_.
MARTIN PETERSON. _About the same age as the others, also a graduate
of Harvard. He is an artist and is making a little money. He is
also a very enthusiastic Communist._
KATE ALLEN. _About the same age as the men. She is a graduate of
Vassar, but although she is working she only earns a small salary,
half of which she gives to Ted, with whom she is in love_.
LAURA STEVENS. _A pretty girl of about the same age as the others.
A graduate of Vassar. She is in love with Ken Holden and is working
at a salary of about $25 a week_.
BISHOP HOLDEN. _A bishop and typical gentleman of his calling. Ken
Holden is his son_.
LUCILLE BROWN.* _A young girl. She is secretary to Stanley
Prescott_.
STANLEY PRESCOTT.* _A successful American business
man. Hard, conservative_.
CASE WORKER. _A middle-aged woman, working as a
home relief investigator_.
MRS. DONOVAN. _A very flamboyant woman of middle
age, fussy and silly type_.
POLICEMAN. _A typical New York policeman_.
* NOTE: These characters are not in the play in case Scene 2,