The Templeton Teapot: A Farce in One Act

"The Templeton Teapot: A Farce in One Act" by Grace Cooke Strong is a comical play set in the early 1900’s that follows the Templeton family as they grapple with love, tradition, and the family's cherished antique teapot. The play unfolds in an old-fashioned library full of antique decorations. Hilda, the daughter, is expected to marry Professor Gates, an elderly man who desires the teapot, but she longs for a more modern life and considers running away. Her other suitor, Eric Dean, appears and adds to the chaos. The narrative is filled with mistaken identities and funny misunderstandings that leads to a resolution, as the characters gain insights into love, tradition, and the sentimental value of their family heirlooms.