Torch Song Trilogy Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Torch Song Trilogy Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 157 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The International Stud: Scene 1

• The play opens in a dressing room where Arnold is preparing for his performance as a drag queen.

• A torch singer named Lady Blues finishes a ballad.

• Arnold begins a monologue sharing his frustrations at the lack of true love.

• Arthur is well aware of his own shortcomings but admits that he has much to offer the right person.

• Arthur tells the audience that the right man may just be in the audience tonight.

The International Stud: Scene 2

• Lady Blues sings a torch song between each scene

• As she finishes, lights go up on Ed Reiss, a homosexual man.

• He is having a conversation with Arnold, but the audience does not see Arnold on the stage.

• The dialogue is from Ed's perspective.

• Ed asks Arnold if the backroom is crowded, and Arnold apparently replies he does not know.

• Ed and Arnold are attracted to...

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