The Syndic: A Comic Opera In Three Acts (1902)

By Washington Davis

Book Overview

The Syndic: A Comic Opera In Three Acts is a musical play written by Washington Davis and first published in 1902. The story is set in New York City in the year 2000, where the city is run by a powerful organization known as ""The Syndicate."" The Syndicate controls everything from transportation to entertainment, and the citizens of New York are forced to pay exorbitant fees for even the most basic services. The play follows the story of a group of rebels who are determined to overthrow The Syndicate and restore freedom to the people of New York. The rebels are led by a young man named Jack, who is joined by his love interest, Alice, and a cast of colorful characters, including a mad scientist and a group of street performers. As the rebels plot their revolution, they encounter a series of obstacles and challenges, including betrayal and sabotage from within their own ranks. Along the way, they sing and dance their way through a series of catchy musical numbers, including the popular song ""The Syndicate Rag."" The Syndic: A Comic Opera In Three Acts is a satirical and humorous take on the corrupt politics and societal issues of the early 20th century. Despite its age, the play remains a popular choice for community theater groups and musical enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163927368
• ISBN13: 9781163927366
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"