The Dramatist; Or Stop Him Who Can! A Comedy in Five Acts

The central character a dramatist named Valmont has written a play that he believes will secure his success. However his work is misunderstood by both the people around him and his potential audience. The comedy intensifies as various characters including a jealous lover a cunning schemer and a rival playwright all become involved in the plot leading to a series of absurd events. At its heart the play is a satire on the nature of artistic ambition and the pretensions within the theatrical world. In the final act the misunderstandings are resolved and the characters' true motivations and identities are revealed. The play ends on a lighthearted note with the dramatist achieving success through an unexpected twist demonstrating the power of art to overcome adversity. The Dramatist; Or Stop Him Who Can! is a witty and entertaining exploration of the theatrical profession filled with humor and commentary on the sometimes absurd realities of fame and artistic creation.