""$1200 A Year"" is a comedic play written by Edna Ferber. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rena, who works as a stenographer in New York City in the early 20th century. Rena is struggling to make ends meet with her meager salary of $1200 a year, which is barely enough to cover her living expenses. She dreams of living a better life and finding a wealthy husband who can provide for her. The play follows Rena's hilarious misadventures...