Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent by Fred Thorpe
"Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent" by Fred Thorpe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Al Allston, a determined and resourceful young man who aspires to become an advance agent for a theatrical company. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and often chaotic world of theatre during this period, the narrative explores themes of ambition, adventure, and thechallenges faced by those in the performing arts. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the frustrated manager Gus Wattles, who is dealing with an absent advance agent while trying to salvage a nearly empty house for a performance in Boomville. Seizing an opportunity, Al approaches Wattles, advocating for himself as a potential advance agent. Despite his youth and lack of experience, Al proposes an audacious plan to draw an audience, which includes enlisting the help of the mayor's stage-struck wife. The opening portion sets the tone for Al's clever and persistent nature, as well as his determination to prove himself in the competitive world of theatre, all while laying the groundwork for the various challenges and adventures that are set to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thorpe, Fred |
|---|---|
| Title | Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Performing arts -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39454 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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