In Old Virginny: An Plantation Novelty

"In Old Virginny, an Old Plantation Novelty" is a theatrical script by Arthur LeRoy Kaser, a prolific author of amateur stage plays and vaudeville sketches during the early 20th century. This work is designed as a specialized novelty entertainment, drawing on the tropes and themes prevalent in the plantation-themed stage productions of its era. Set against the backdrop of the American South, the piece offers a glimpse into the popular performance styles of the 1920s, blending comedic dialogue with situational humor intended for amateur theatrical troupes and social clubs.Written specifically for the stage, "In Old Virginny, an Old Plantation Novelty" serves as a representative example of the novelty genre, which sought to provide lighthearted and engaging material for community performance. Kaser's expertise in crafting accessible dialogue and clear stage directions is evident throughout the work, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of American popular entertainment and the evolution of comedic theater in the United States. This work remains a significant historical document of the types of regional and cultural sketches that entertained audiences across the country during the vaudeville era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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