King Arthur's Socks and Other Village Plays

A lively handful of early‑twentieth‑century one‑acts, this collection captures the irreverent spirit of Greenwich Village’s experimental theatres. The pieces swing from sharp, witty comedies to brief moral sketches, all written with a conversational tone that feels both intimate and surprisingly modern. Their settings—whether a cramped drawing‑room, a stylised ancient house, or an imagined celestial lecture hall—invite listeners to glimpse everyday absurdities through a slightly tilted lens.

While the humor often flirts with the bawdy, each play also nudges at deeper questions about desire, identity and the whims of fate. The dialogue crackles with quick repartee, and the occasional fantastical interlude reminds the audience that even the most ordinary scene can be a stage for the extraordinary. Together, they form a charming snapshot of a bygone artistic community that still manages to make us smile and think.