Love's Contrivance

The usual: One Woman with two suitors for her hand. One preferred by the woman, another preferred for her by her father. How might she get her way? (Based on The Physician in Spite of Himself, a play by Moliere, which is also available at Librivox.) Published originally under a pseudonym as not considered appropriate to be released with a woman as author... - Summary by ToddHW

Cast list:

Selfwill, Father to Lucinda: Alan Mapstone

Sir Toby Doubtful, an old City Knight in Love with Lucinda: ToddHW

Bellmie, a Gentleman in Love with Lucinda: Adrian Stephens

Octavio, his Friend, newly arrived from Travelling: João Senna

Martin, formerly a Servant to Bellmie, but being poor is turn'd Faggot-maker: Beeswaxcandle

Lucinda, Daughter to Selfwill, in Love with Bellmie: Jenn Broda

Belliza, her Cousin: dc

Martin's Wife: Sonia

Drawer: David Purdy

First Servant: Shickey

Second Servant: David Purdy

Mr. Tickletext: Larry Wilson

Stage Directions: Agnes Robert Behr

Editing: ToddHW