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Mr. Pim Passes By

Play

Overview

Synopsis

When a nervous traveler known as Mr. Pim comes to stay at the home of the rigid George Marden, his visit should, by all accounts, be uneventful. Mr. Pim is only passing through town, but an off-handed revelation manages to throw the entire household into chaos. It turns out that the presumed-dead first husband of George’s wife, Olivia, may not be dead after all, throwing George and Olivia’s marriage into question and inviting scandal upon them. Meanwhile, George’s niece Dinah is desperate to marry artist Brian, but George refuses to allow the engagement. This three-act comedy is a clever character study with charming roles, particularly for female actors.

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Book
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
First Produced
1919
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A house in Buckinghamshire, England.
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright