The convolvulus: a comedy in three acts

"The Convolvulus: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Allen Norton is a humorous play that untangles the lives of characters caught in a web of misunderstandings and family dynamics. The play centers on Jane Gibbs, an adoptive mother, and her interactions with Kathryn, her supposed daughter, as well as other persons orbiting them. Through witty dialogue and humorous situations, the play presents themes of identity, the complexities of relationships, and the true meaning of family ties. The play begins in Jane’s engaging home, where she interacts with Dill, her butler, and Jack, a confident young man who questions the expected roles within families. The characters muse about Jack’s missing father amid discussions of marriage and social standing.