Overview
Synopsis
SMASH is based on the novel, An Unsocial Socialist by George Bernard Shaw. It is about a millionaire who abandons his bride because he fears her love for her will make him abandon his plans to overthrow the British government. He disguises himself as a commoner and hides in a young girl's college. He plans to plant the seeds of socialism in the heads of the girls. One of the students falls in love with Sidney in the process. She turns out to be his deserted wife's cousin.
Show Information
- Book
- Jeffrey Hatcher
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Ideal For
- Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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