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Kelley, Jessie A.

 
9781332093601: Scenes in a Restaurant, an Entertainment in One Act (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Who’s counting calories and tips in a lively restaurant farce? A playful one‑act comedy centers on a bustling eatery where staff weigh guests before and after meals, turning dining into a cheeky game of numbers and manners. The quick banter, comic misunderstandings, and crowd of colorful customers create a brisk, farcical look at service with a wink.

The piece uses fast dialogue and humorous situations to explore how weight, price, and pride mix in a busy dining room. With a rotating cast of waiters, managers, and playful patrons, it delivers lighthearted misadventures and clever wordplay that keep the pace brisk and the laughs coming.


  • Witty back‑and‑forth between wait staff and diners over menus, weights, and bills

  • Physical comedy as characters juggle orders, scales, and surprised reactions

  • Playful social satire of tipping, etiquette, and restaurant quirks

  • Accessible humor that plays well on stage or in a staged reading



Ideal for readers who enjoy light, character-driven humor with a domestic, everyday setting and a theatrical flair.

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