The Beaux Stratagem

Presented July 10, 11 and 12, 2009

By George Farquhar
Adapted by Thornton Wilder
and Ken Ludwig

After squandering their fortunes on food, drink and gambling, Tom Aimwell and Jack Archer, two ”beaux” (gentlemen), seek refuge and rich wives in the country.  Down to their last few pounds, their stratagem for seducing ladies of stature and wealth runs a-foul of true love and a colorful collection of rogues, thieves, dunces and strong women who give as good as they get.