This skit has two visible characters: the rich man, MR. MAGNATE, and the young reporter, which part may be played by either boy or girl. The other characters are heard but not seen: Henry, the cousin; Mr. Magnate as a boy, Phillip; his Mother. Look in old family albums or junk stores for old photographs of the 1910-1915 vintage, as suggested in the script. Show with an opaque projector. However, if you wish to make the scenes visible, use one end of the playing area for the interview and the other end for the scenes. Alternate a spot light between the two areas. A slide projector makes a good spotlight.

REPORTER: My paper thanks you for this interview, Mr. Magnate.

MAGNATE: Aren’t you rather young for this job? You should be in school!

REPORTER: I am, sir. But I’ve beek working around the pap…