The Scaring off of Teddy Dawson: A Comedy in One Act

"The Scaring off of Teddy Dawson: A Comedy in One Act" by Harold Brighouse is a funny play that gives us a glimpse into the life of a working-class family in London. It shows us the ups and downs when parents and their daughter Liza try to deal with young love. Her dad, Andrew, finds out she's been seeing Teddy Dawson secretly, and he decides he doesn't like Teddy and wants to scare him away. But Liza's mom, Polly, thinks that's not the best way to handle things. When Teddy comes to their house to see Liza, things get tense as both parents try to do what they think is right, driven by their love for their daughter. In a surprising turn, Polly uses her smarts to make everything work out in a way that actually brings Liza closer to her family. The play is all about how complicated love and family can be, and it ends with everyone laughing and feeling good about growing up.