Taking the Census: A Farce

By Elizabeth F. (Elizabeth Frances) Guptill

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A census taker's task turns into a riotous comedy when he meets a quick-witted woman ready with a humorous retort for every question.

Genres

Humour Performing Arts/Film Fiction

Released

2016-10-17

Formats

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Summary

"Taking the Census: A Farce" by Elizabeth F. Guptill is a hilarious play that brings to life a census taker's visit to the home of an energetic African American woman and her witty son. When Mr. Cole arrives to collect information, he's met with comical misunderstandings and playful arguments from Mrs. Johnson. The play cleverly shows the funny side of official questioning and hints at the social issues hidden in their conversations, giving us a peek into early 20th-century life, all wrapped up in a lighthearted and farcical package.