Comedy equals contrast. And this delightful little monologue is the perfect illustration of that equation. It also has the most brilliant set up: “(In the darkness, we hear an announcement.) Due to the unfortunate fencing mishap in the scene previous, the part of Robert Keyes will be played the remainder of this evening by assistant stage manager, Morris White.” Then lights up on the terrified ‘fish out of water’ upon whom everything now depends. Unfortunately for our hero, the show must go on, even though he desperately wants it to end. This gem is an hysterical curtain raiser, a great audition piece, and a downright hoot.