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    Colonel Standard is a character from The Constant Couple and The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee. Browse 5 curated audition pieces featuring Colonel Standard, spanning comedy. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

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    duologue
    4-5 min

    The Ring of Recognition

    The Constant Couple

    by George Farquhar

    Act V, Scene 2. Colonel Standard confronts Lady Lurewell with a ring he believes proves her infidelity, only to discover through a series of revelations that they were childhood sweethearts separated by fate. The scene shifts from a tense accusation of falsehood to a joyful romantic reconciliation as they realize their long-lost identities. They ultimately pledge their lives and fortunes to one another, resolving years of misunderstanding.

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    group
    2 min

    The Disbanded Colonel's Farewell

    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee

    by George Farquhar

    Colonel Standard bids a noble farewell to Lady Lurewell after losing his commission, refusing to live off her fortune despite her protestations.

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    duologue
    3 min

    The Sibyl's Leaves

    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee

    by George Farquhar

    Colonel Standard confronts the vain Sir Harry Wildair with returned love letters, leading to a mutual discovery of Lady Lurewell's deception.

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    duologue
    2 min

    A Solecism in Nature

    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee

    by George Farquhar

    Colonel Standard attempts to provoke the unflappable Sir Harry Wildair by suggesting his mistress has discarded him, but Harry remains blissfully arrogant.

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    duologue
    3 min

    Lady Lurewell and Colonel Standard's Vow

    The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee

    by George Farquhar

    Lady Lurewell confesses her devotion to Colonel Standard, leading the pair to swear mutual loyalty while plotting to humiliate a persistent suitor.

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    Colonel Standard appears in

    The Constant CoupleThe Constant Couple; Or, A Trip to the Jubilee

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