Torch-Bearers

Torch-Bearers

by George Kelly

The Torch-Bearers is a play by George Kelly that follows the tumultuous lives of a group of aspiring playwrights in New York City during the 1920s. The play revolves around Mr. Frederick Ritter, a middle-aged man who is obsessed with the idea of becoming a successful playwright, despite his lack of talent. He is constantly surrounded by his family, friends, and neighbors, who are all entangled in his theatrical ambitions. The play satirizes the world of amateur theater, exposing the vanity, ambition, and self-delusion that often fuel these endeavors. Through witty dialogue and farcical situations, Kelly lampoons the characters' misguided attempts at artistic expression and their desperate attempts to find validation in the world of theater.

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George Kelly

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George Edward Kelly was an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. He began his career in vaudeville as an actor and sketch writer. He became best known for his satiric comedies, inclu...

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