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(2 ACTS/COMEDY)It’s “Molière meets Mel Brooks” “The Bard by way of Blackadder”. Swashbuckling rogue Jack Hawkins gets more than he bargains for when he tries to swindle Lord Bannigan, a frustrated father looking to marry off his two daughters without having to pay any dowry.When both girls suddenly decide they want to marry Jack, the silver-tongued Hawkins fears an end to his carefree bachelor ways is near. Now, with only his wits & the help of a lunatic serving girl to rely on, Jack only has one hope...successfully play matchmaker between the Lord's reluctant daughters and their two hopelessly inept suitors… who, for reasons of their own, would very much like to see Jack DEAD! Jack is both nimble & quick. But is he quick enough? ...Find out in this hilarious, classically styled contemporary comedy play by award-winning author Todd McGinnis. Simple cast (4M/4F) and simple production requirements make this play perfect for schools;amateur/community; professional; touring and dinner theater.