Drawing Rooms, Second Floor, and Attics: A Farce, in One Act

A lively household prepares for an evening soirée, and the cramped attic becomes a stage for slapstick mayhem. Servants scurry, hats tumble, and a retired furrier’s frantic attempts to keep his drawing‑rooms in order set the tone for a whirlwind of comic mishaps. The cast—ranging from a scheming niece and a pompous miliner to a bewildered captain—creates a bustling tableau of Victorian eccentricities.

Amid the chaos, young Phœbe, a bright‑spirited dreamer, juggles secret letters, misplaced linens, and the promise of a grand party on the second floor. Her attempts to impress a modest chemist’s assistant spark a cascade of mistaken identities, frantic announcements, and a broom‑induced hat catastrophe. As the clock ticks toward the night’s festivities, every character’s ambition collides in a charming, fast‑paced farce that keeps the laughter rising with each hurried footstep.