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Introduction to The Straw Market, Henry Taylor
An introduction recalling the world premiere of William Jay Smith's play The Straw Market at Hollins College in the 1960s.
GalleryThe Straw Market, Act I
Act I of William Jay Smith's comedy The Straw Market, opening in a bar frequented by expatriates and tourists in postwar Florence.
GalleryThe Straw Market: A ComedyA preface introducing William Jay Smith's play The Straw Market, a Ford Foundation-commissioned work for the American stage.
GalleryThe Straw Market, Synopsis and Production NotesA synopsis of William Jay Smith's satirical play The Straw Market, about Americans being duped by illusion and glamour in postwar Florence.
GalleryThe Straw Market, Act IIAct II of William Jay Smith's play The Straw Market, returning to the same Florence bar months later as schemes among the characters continue.