The Rainmaker
A Romance, Drama, School book. The Rainmaker takes place during an early 20th century drought and is set on a ranch in...
Comedy / Casting: 6m, 1f / Scenery: Composite Int. At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her becoming an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat. When suddenly from out of nowhere appears a picaresque character with a mellifluous tongue and the most grandiose notions a man could imagine. He claims to be a rainmaker. And he promises to bring rain, for $100. It's a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and ingratiating that the family finally consent. Forthwith they begin banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky; while the rainmaker turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. And she believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. And rain does come, and...
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- Pages: 102 pages
- ISBN: 9780573614613 / 0
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The Rainmaker takes place during an early 20th century drought and is set on a ranch in a small town that is situated in western Nebraska. The ranch is run by the patriarch (H.C.) his stubborn, number-crunching son (Noah), his dumb-and-obedient son (Jim), and his 27-year-old capable-but-(gasp!)plain daughter (Lizzie). The town's sheriff... A cute play that definitely brings up a lot of misconceptions that people have about others. Was the only thing I hadn't read at retreat library. I had seen the movie, but think the play is better.
