Wanted a Young Lady A Farce in One Act

The plot revolves around a young man who is seeking to marry but is facing difficulty in finding the right woman. Through a series of comedic misunderstandings he advertises for a “young lady” in the newspaper which leads to a series of farcical interactions with several eccentric characters including his potential suitors and their meddling relatives. The confusion and chaos escalate as various characters come and go each contributing to the misunderstandings that drive the humor of the piece. The farce is filled with witty dialogue mistaken identities and humorous situations that poke fun at romantic conventions and social expectations. Through exaggerated characters and situations Wanted a Young Lady is a satire of societal norms and the complexities of courtship. In its brief span the play aims to entertain with light comedy offering a fun quick-paced narrative that ultimately resolves in typical farcical fashion.