Songs/Stories
Sing the Harriet Stanley song
"Harriet Sedley took an axe, and gave her mother 40 whacks, and when the job was nicely done, she gave her father 41."
Give context for "The Khedive of Egypt."
Either that he sent the sarcophagus or that he has one of the three great cooks Mr. Whiteside has ever met.
Who opens the slats of the crate, allowing the penguins to escape?
John
"Well, if there was one thing I needed right now..."
"...It was an Egyptian mummy."
Who insulted who saying, "He is the greatest living case for mercy killings."
Whiteside to Dr. Bradley
Sing Whiteside's song as he leaves at the end of the first act.
Ise' des' a wittle wabbit in the sunshine,
Ise' des' a wittle wabbit in the rain,
I nibble on my lettuce leaf all morning.
Give context for "St. Joan."
Whiteside asks Lorraine whether she's ever played St. Joan after she steps out of the sarcophagus.
What does Beverly call the radio equipment?
The airwaves
"In exactly fifteen minutes, Baby's..."
"...rosy little body is being tossed into the snow."
Who insulted who saying, "I cannot stand indecision, either go up those stairs or come down them."
Whiteside to June
Tell the story of Lorraine's time in Pompeii. Group decides whether to award points.
Check the book
Give context for "Elsie Dinsmore."
She is who Whiteside and Jefferson will play 3-handed cribbage with.
What brand of cigarettes did Mr. Whiteside want?
Player's Club
"Now, now, Lorraine is a wonderful person..."
"...who has gallantly given up her Christmas to spend it with me."
Who insulted who saying, "Shut up you French Poodle."
Lorraine to Cosette
Sing Beverly Carlton's Song. (Hint: It starts with, "Oft in the nightfall,") Group decides whether to award points.
Check the book.
Give context for "Somerset Maugham."
She sent a present to Mr. Whiteside, its under the tree.
What substance does Whiteside ask if it is in John's Orange Juice?
Cyanide
"Lorraine, dear, in that single moment..."
"...you reached the epidemy of your art, and you should not be ashamed of it."
Who insulted who saying, "This cannonball of fluff."
Beverly to Whiteside
Tell the story of how the Crockfield home for paroled convicts was started. Group decides whether to award points.
Check the Book
Give context for "Mrs. Siddons."
Whiteside calls Maggie "Mrs. Siddons" after she's been out with Jefferson.
What does Eric bring Whiteside for Christmas and whose was it?
A slipper worn by Hedy Lamarr
"Banjo, put that woman down!..."
..."Thats my nurse you mental delinquent!"
Who insulted who saying, "You are the slimiest person I have ever met."
Mr. Stanley to Whiteside