give a play
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Moralists and pragmatists might argue, from their different perspectives, that it is silly to give a play a name that has to have one, two or three letters removed for advertising or publishing purposes.
From The Guardian • May 28, 2015
It nevertheless takes much more than heightened scenic effect to give a play dramatic power.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Fathers and mothers, and ladies and gentlemen,” she began, “we are going to give a play called ‘A Tale of Two Cities,’ by Charles Dickens and me.”
From The Cricket by Williams, J. Scott (John Scott)
Why he didn't give a play I don't know, the same old reliable stock was here and had just supported Oliver Doud Byron.
From The Mormons and the Theatre or The History of Theatricals in Utah by Lindsay, John S.
"Yes, and we are going to give a play on our own account," said Molly, coming up at that moment.
From Dorothy Dale at Glenwood School by Penrose, Margaret
