School For Scandal

Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy was first performed in 1777 and focuses on the intrigues and scandals of the British upper classes. Lady Sneerwell wants to marry Charles Surface, while Joseph Surface wants to marry Maria, an heiress and ward of Sir Peter Teazle. Maria, however, prefers Charles over Joseph. In order to detach her from Charles, Lady Sneerwell and Joseph spread rumors about an affair between Charles and Lady Teazle, Sir Peter's new young wife. Meanwhile, Sir Oliver Surface, newly returned from the East Indies, assumes various disguises to test his nephews' characters. Misunderstandings, mistaken identities, gossip, and bad behavior abound in this uproarious comedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Cast

Narrator/Lady Teazle/Mr. Careless: Elizabeth Klett

Lady Sneerwell: Arielle Lipshaw

Mr. Snake/First Gentleman: Ernst Pattynama

Servant/Second Gentleman: Caprisha Page

Joseph Surface: mb

Maria/Maid: Charlotte Duckett

Mrs. Candour: Libby Gohn

Mr. Crabtree/Sir Harry Bumper: Alan Mapstone

Sir Benjamin Backbite: Robin King

Sir Peter Teazle: Algy Pug

Rowley: Chuck Williamson

Sir Oliver Surface: Todd

Mr. Moses: David Olson

Trip: Amanda Friday

Charles Surface: DublinGothic

Audio edited by: Elizabeth Klett