"The Contrast" by Royall Tyler is a comedic play that peeks into the world of late 18th-century New York City, showcasing how folks dealt with love, marriage, and what society expected of them. The story is set in motion with the conversations of Charlotte and Letitia navigating fashion and rumors. We meet characters like Colonel Manly, known for his serious attitude, stands in stark contrast to the seemingly superficial Dimple. Then there is Maria, a young woman struggling between doing what her dad wants and her feelings about her husband-to-be, Mr. Dimple. The play unfolds with these characters navigating what they want against what is expected of them, laying bare the playful and critical nature of the story.
The Contrast
By Royall Tyler
In a world of societal expectations and personal desires, a clash of morals and affections unfolds amidst the glittering backdrop of high-society New York.
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2009-06-26
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About the AuthorRoyall Tyler was an American jurist, teacher and playwright. He was born in Boston, graduated from Harvard University in 1776, and then served in the Massachusetts militia during the American Revolution. He was admitted to the bar in 1780, became a lawyer, and fathered eleven children. In 1801, he was appointed a Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. He wrote a play, The Contrast, which was produced in 1787 in New York City, shortly after George Washington's inauguration. It is considered the first American comedy. Washington attended the production, which was well-received, and Tyler became a literary celebrity.
Royall Tyler was an American jurist, teacher and playwright. He was born in Boston, graduated from Harvard University in 1776, and then served in the Massachusetts militia during the American Revolution. He was admitted to the bar in 1780, became a lawyer, and fathered eleven children. In 1801, he was appointed a Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. He wrote a play, The Contrast, which was produced in 1787 in New York City, shortly after George Washington's inauguration. It is considered the first American comedy. Washington attended the production, which was well-received, and Tyler became a literary celebrity.
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