The Dancing Master's Ruse

A Comedy with Dance

RUNTIME

Approx. 2 hours 30 min

SYNOPSIS

A new romantic comedy set in the Gilded Age of New York! A reluctant horse trainer becomes a fake Hungarian dance master, a spirited young woman fights for her future, and a secret couple brings a whole ballroom to its knees. With dance, deception, and sharp wit, The Dancing Master's Ruse is a heart-warming new comedy perfect for audiences who love Wilde, Wilder, Bridgerton, and underdog romances.

C A S T I N G

Male - 6

Female – 5

Either male or female – 1

Various Aristocrats as needed

CHARACTER AGE GENDER

Dancing Master Laurent               50 – 70              Male or Female

Henry Duplais                            30 – 40              Male

Beatrice Duplais                             7 – 11                Female

Lady Claire Beaumont                  30-40                 Female

Isabel de Montfort                         17 – 20              Female

Lady Margaret de Montfort         30 – 50              Female

George Miller                             17 – 20              Male

Mr. Miller                                   40 – 50              Male

Baron de Pied                                 30 – 50              Male

Hungarian Noble 30 - 60 Male

Amos Rockwell                              50 – 70              Male

Winnie Rockwell                            50 – 70              Female

A note about casting: As this is the Gilded Age of the United States, roles may be cast freely in regard to race.